34 financial controller jobs found

Interim/Interim to Permanent Opportunity Derbyshire (commutable from Derby / Burton-on-Trent) £75,000 – £90,000 fte (or up to £400 per day depending on experience) We’re supporting a growing sme, international engineering-led business to appoint a Group Financial Controller on an initial interim basis, or interim with view to permanent. This is an interesting sector and complex business, the role isn’t just about producing numbers. It’s about getting into the detail, understanding the business and influencing it from day one. The Role You’ll take ownership of group finance, leading a team of 5 and partnering closely with the FD, MD and senior leadership team. Immediate priorities: Bringing structure to budgets, cost control and financial discipline Enhancing MI, visibility and forward-looking insight Delivering clear gross margin and performance analysis Embedding finance as a credible business partner Supporting decisions around investment, operations and cashThis is a...

Financial Controller Rate: £45 - £52 per hour (Mon-Fri 37.5hrs) Location: Bristol or Gosport (Hybrid - 3 days onsite per week) Duration: 6 months Start: ASAP What We're Looking For A proactive and analytical finance professional who can operate in a fast-paced environment, engage confidently with senior stakeholders, and translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insight. Overview We are seeking two experienced finance professionals to provide business partnering and financial operations support within a complex, defence-sector environment. This role focuses on live contract financial management, reporting, forecasting, and performance analysis (not estimating or pricing). You will work closely with Programme Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Finance teams to support decision-making across active defence contracts. Key Requirements Qualified Chartered Accountant (or equivalent) Proven experience in defence or aerospace environment Strong background...

Deputy Financial Controller (12-Month FTC) Bristol | Hybrid Working Morgan McKinley is partnering with a well-established and growing organisation in Bristol to recruit a Deputy Financial Controller on a 12-month fixed-term contract. Supporting the Group Financial Controller, you'll play a key role in financial reporting, statutory and regulatory compliance, audit management, and the integration of newly acquired entities. You'll also lead and develop a small finance team, helping to strengthen processes and controls across the function. About You: ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified 2-5 years' post-qualified experience, ideally with an audit background Strong technical accounting and financial reporting knowledge Experience managing audits and working with multiple stakeholders Proactive, detail-oriented, and confident leading a teamThis is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic business during an exciting period of growth and change. To apply for the role please either click on...

Beyond Talent is supporting a well-established, multi-entity business in the appointment of an Interim Financial Controller. This is a key leadership role within the finance function, with a strong emphasis on taking ownership of statutory accounts and leading both UK and US audit processes. The successful candidate will work closely with senior stakeholders across the UK and internationally, ensuring robust reporting, compliance, and audit readiness. This position will suit an experienced interim professional who is comfortable stepping into a business, quickly adding value, and leading on complex reporting and audit requirements. You will take the lead on: End-to-end statutory accounts preparation and delivery, ensuring accuracy and compliance with UK GAAP Primary ownership of audit processes, acting as the key point of contact for external auditors across both UK and US requirements Coordinating group reporting and alignment with international finance teams, including...

As Financial Controller, you will lead treasury management, cash flow forecasting, commercial budgeting, and financial planning activities across the UK business. You will play a key role in ensuring strong liquidity management, delivering accurate forecasts, and supporting strategic decision-making. You will take ownership of financial reporting and commercial accounting operations, providing insight into profitability across spread, insurance, and services activities. Working closely with senior stakeholders, including Head Office teams, you will drive performance through detailed analysis, robust controls, and continuous process improvement. Key responsibilities will include: Leading treasury operations, including cash flow forecasting and liquidity management Owning budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis processes Delivering commercial profitability analysis, including interest rate and cost of funds (COF) impact Producing accurate and timely monthly and annual financial...

We are partnering with a market-leading global organisation in their search for a Senior Controller. This is a 12-month temporary role (with a possibility of extension) that is fully remote, offering a pay rate of £40 per hour (equivalent to a £62,000 annual salary). The Role In this high-visibility individual contributor role, you will play a key part in supporting the execution of a strategic global carve-out. You will be responsible for providing critical oversight and review of accounting activities and settlement processes to ensure financial accuracy and compliance throughout the separation. Key Responsibilities Deconsolidation & Financial Review: Support and review global monthly deconsolidation activities prepared and posted by existing teams, ensuring strict compliance with US GAAP. Net Economic Benefit (NEB) Oversight: Review global NEB calculations and settlement processing, while monitoring reconciliations to resolve discrepancies and ensure adherence to...

Financial Controller | SaaS | 12-Month Contract | Urgent Role | 1 Day On-Site | 4 Days Remote We are currently working with a fast-growing SaaS business who are seeking an experienced Financial Controller to join on a 12-month contract basis. This is an urgent requirement due to a recent departure, and the client is looking to appoint someone as soon as possible. The role will sit within a high-growth, technology-driven environment and will play a key part in ensuring robust financial control, accurate reporting, and strong business partnering across the organisation. Key Responsibilities: * Lead month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting * Oversee preparation of management accounts, financial statements, and board reporting packs * Maintain and strengthen financial controls, processes, and governance frameworks * Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management * Partner with senior stakeholders across commercial,...

Group Financial Controller | Manufacturing | Bristol | 6-Month Contract | £350–£450 per day We are currently supporting a Bristol-based manufacturing business following a successful M&A transaction. As part of the wider group integration, the existing Group Financial Controller is moving into a Group Finance Director position, creating an immediate requirement for a strong interim Group Financial Controller on a 6-month contract. This is a key leadership role within a stable, well-established manufacturing environment undergoing post-acquisition change and integration. Key Responsibilities: * Lead group financial reporting, ensuring accurate and timely consolidated accounts * Manage month-end and year-end close processes across the group * Maintain robust financial controls, governance, and reporting standards * Support post-M&A integration activities and group structuring * Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning cycles * Provide insightful...

Interim Group Financial Controller Derby | 3 days on site | 6 months FTC (strong potential for extension or temp-to-perm) | PE-backed environment IMMEDIATE START REQUIRED Gleeson are delighted to be working with a large, complex, multi-entity client of ours looking for an experienced Interim Group Financial Controller to provide strong financial leadership during a key phase of growth and transformation. This role requires a technically strong finance leader with the commerciality and confidence to manage a developing team, challenge existing processes, drive efficiencies, and deliver change. Private equity experience is highly preferred and will be prioritised. Key requirements of the Interim Group Financial Controller: Proven team management and leadership experience (essential) Experience within a large, complex organisation (multi-entity, multi-currency consolidation) (essential) Strong technical accounting expertise with a commercial, improvement-focused mindset...

Financial Controller – Higher Education (North England) Hybrid (1 day on-site) | Interim contract (6–12 months) | Start date: July A well-established public sector organisation within the higher education sector is seeking an experienced Financial Controller for an interim assignment. This requirement has come through a trusted client who has recently transitioned further into the public sector space and is looking to strengthen their finance function during a key period. Key responsibilities: Financial operations and controls Production of monthly management accounts Treasury and tax oversight Management of AP and AR functions Leadership and development of a finance team Requirements: Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) Strong Financial Controller or senior finance experience Higher education or wider public sector experience strongly preferred Proven experience managing finance teams Details: Hybrid working (1 day on-site per week) Interim contract: 6–12 months Day rate...

About the Business We are a well-established structural steel and fabrication business with annual turnover of approximately £20–£30m, delivering projects across London and the South East. With continued growth and increasing project complexity, we are creating a new Financial Controller role to take full ownership of the finance function and support the Board in driving commercial and financial performance. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Financial Controller — or an ambitious Finance Manager ready to step up — seeking a senior leadership position with the potential to develop into a Head of Finance / Finance Director role over time. The Role This is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing all financial operations, managing a small finance team, and improving financial reporting processes. You will take ownership of the finance function and play a critical role in supporting operational and commercial decision-making. Key Responsibilities • Lead and...

Accounts Receivable Assistant (6-month fixed term contract) Richmond London (hybrid working – 3 days office based) Salary - £35,000 - £40,000 Axon Moore has a great opportunity available for a motivated and detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Assistant to join a global confectionery manufacturer on a 6-month fixed-term contract. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the AR ledger, ensuring invoices are raised accurately, cash is allocated promptly, and customer accounts are kept in good order. Alongside your core AR duties, you will provide support to the wider team on pricing administration – helping to maintain and update customer price lists and assisting with pricing queries as they arise. Key Responsibilities: • Raise and issue customer invoices accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring alignment with sales orders and agreed terms. • Allocate and reconcile incoming cash payments to customer accounts on a...

Head of Finance, Castle Donington, 6-Month Fixed Term Contract £70,000 - £80,000 + Benefits Potential for Permanent Appointment Are you a commercially minded Head of Finance who enjoys building, improving and influencing rather than simply reporting numbers? This is a rare opportunity for a Head of Finance to join a growing £20m turnover business at a pivotal stage in its journey. With ambitious growth plans, investment in systems and a leadership team committed to continuous improvement, the successful Head of Finance will have the opportunity to shape the finance function, improve business performance and play a key role in the next phase of growth. Reporting directly to the COO, the Head of Finance will be far more than a traditional finance leader. This role is about providing insight, driving better decision making, improving processes and helping the wider business operate more effectively. The Head of Finance will work closely with senior stakeholders across the...

Head of Finance, Castle Donington, 6-Month Contract £400 - £450 per day.  Immediate Start An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head of Finance to join a growing and ambitious business on an initial six-month contract. This Head of Finance role is ideal for someone who can quickly assess, improve and enhance an existing finance function while supporting a wider business transformation programme. The successful Head of Finance will work directly with the COO and senior leadership team, taking ownership of reporting, controls, commercial analysis and finance operations. This is a highly visible position where the Head of Finance will have the opportunity to make a tangible impact from day one. This business is entering a significant growth phase and requires a commercially focused Head of Finance who can provide robust financial leadership whilst helping build the foundations required for future expansion. Key Responsibilities Taking ownership of the finance...

Sewell Wallis is working with a renowned South Yorkshire-based organisation, who are looking to add a Qualified Finance Business Partner to their growing team in Sheffield. This will initially be a temporary role, with scope to develop into a permanent position. The successful candidate will need to be fully CIMA, ACCA or ACA qualified with previous experience working in a Finance Business Partner role. This is a brilliant opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional who is confident in building strong stakeholder relationships, supporting cost control initiatives and preparing business cases for key capital projects. What will you be doing? Provide impactful and effective finance business partnering to Budget Holders, the Senior Management and Executive Teams Deliver high quality business and financial analysis, with detailed outcomes and benefits, to identify and present coherent rationales for change, to support continued coordinated, consistent and effective...

Sewell Wallis is currently recruiting for an experienced Accounts Payable Assistant to join a successful Telecom engineering business based in Barnsley (South Yorkshire), on an ongoing temporary basis. The initial expectation is 8-12 weeks; however, this could well extend indefinitely or become permanent. The business is well known in its field and operates nationally. They pride themselves on their supportive and inclusive culture, and the role will be joining their friendly and experienced finance team of 4. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Accounts Payable professional who enjoys working in a high-volume environment and is available to start immediately. Experience using Sage50 is also highly desirable. What will you be doing? Processing, matching, and coding high volumes of supplier invoices. Reconciling supplier statements regularly to identify and resolve discrepancies. Handling supplier queries via phone and email in a professional manner....

Management Accountant Long Eaton, Nottingham Up to £50,000 Hybrid - Contract to Permanent  We're working with a growing, recently refinanced business based in Long Eaton on an urgent hire for an experienced Management Accountant. Reporting to the Financial Controller, this is a hands-on role for someone who can hit the ground running, with plenty of scope to make your mark on processes and systems. The role: Leading the preparation of monthly management accounts, including revenue recognition, accruals, prepayments and variance analysis Balance sheet reconciliations and resolving discrepancies Supporting year-end audit preparation Tax returns and statutory filings Maintaining the fixed asset register Reviewing and improving current finance processesWhat we're looking for: Solid all-round management accounting experience, end-to-end Part or fully qualified (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) Proficient in Excel and familiar with accounting software (Sage 200 or similar) Comfortable in a...

Manufacturing Group based in Portsmouth, Hampshire, has a requirement for a Senior Financial Accountant to undertake an interim assignment for a period of 6-12 months to cover maternity leave. What will the Senior Financial Accountant role involve? Reporting to the Divisional Financial Controller the key responsibilities of the position will include: Preparation of the annual statutory accounts for several entities Review balance sheet account reconciliations and provide overall ownership for all account reconciliations Ensure accurate financial reporting of the assigned legal entities Provision of accurate US GAAP reporting and SOX compliance Suitable Candidate for the Senior Financial Accountant vacancy: Applicants for the Senior Financial Accountant position will ideally hold a full accountancy qualification with previous experience of working within a fast paced, multinational environment Previous exposure of maintaining the balance sheet and preparing financial...

Finance Manager (Temporary) Alfreton £300 - £350 per day (inside IR35) Our client is a leading, growing engineering company who are seeking a temporary Finance Manager to help with an increased workload. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys delivering accurate financial reporting, driving process improvements, and supporting operational decision-making. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will play a key role in the preparation, analysis, and reporting of management accounting information, ensuring managers receive timely, accurate, and relevant financial insights. You will also take responsibility for managing the transaction processing team – Credit control, AP and AR ensuring that transactions have been reconciled and contribute to the organisation's financial management procedures. * Lead the month-end close process, including preparation of monthly management accounts. * Investigate discrepancies, provide...

The role of Accounts Receivable within the retail industry involves managing incoming payments and ensuring accurate financial records. Based in Gillingham, this temporary position requires a detail-oriented professional with proficiency in accounting principles. Client Details This opportunity is with a well-established and medium-sized business operating in the retail industry. Known for their structured processes and financial integrity, the organisation is committed to delivering exceptional service to its customers and partners. Description Process and manage accounts receivable transactions efficiently and accurately. Chase payments via phone and email. Reconcile customer accounts and resolve any discrepancies promptly. Prepare and distribute invoices to clients in a timely manner. Monitor and follow up on outstanding payments to ensure timely collections. Maintain accurate records of financial transactions and update the accounting system. Collaborate with internal teams...