Interim Group Financial Controller Interim
Posted Today by Cedar
£550 Per day
Outside
Hybrid
United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Interim Group Financial Controller involves overseeing the preparation of financial statements and managing financial control frameworks for a PE-backed tech provider in Central London. The position requires a fully qualified accountant with extensive experience in financial operations, particularly within technology or SaaS environments. The role emphasizes cash flow management, compliance, and driving digital transformation within the finance function. This interim assignment offers a competitive daily rate and a hybrid working model.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee preparation of consolidated monthly and annual financial statements, working papers, and balance sheet reconciliations under UK GAAP.
- Lead cash flow management, treasury, and working capital optimisation initiatives.
- Manage financial control frameworks, external audit coordination, and compliance with tax and regulatory requirements.
- Supervise transactional finance teams (AP, AR, payroll) and drive automation across financial operations.
- Champion finance digital transformation, including system enhancements and process simplification.
- Support project accounting, reporting, and post-acquisition integrations.
- Mentor and develop a small finance team, fostering continuous improvement and professional growth.
Key Skills:
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA) with extensive experience in financial control and operations.
- Track record in technology or SaaS environments, ideally within PE/VC-backed businesses.
- Strong expertise in UK GAAP, audit, and tax compliance.
- Proven ability to implement finance systems and drive process improvements.
Salary (Rate): 550
City: Central London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: Finance