Interim Group Financial Controller

Derby 3 days on site c. 5 months (dependant on permanent hiring process) PE-backed environment

Role will start in time for March month end, so you must be available to start in the next couple of weeks.

Gleeson are delighted to be working exclusively 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.

• Experience with in a large, complex organisation (multi-entity, multi-currency consolidation) (essential)

• Strong technical accounting expertise with a commercial, improvement-focused mindset

• Proven team management and leadership experience (essential)

• PE-backed business experience (highly desirable)

• Able to work 3 days per week on site in Derby (essential)

As part of the SLT you'll take ownership of end-to-end financial control across the group, including:

• Investor-grade monthly reporting, board packs and statutory accounts

• Group consolidations and maintaining a robust control environment

• Tax compliance, audit management and external stakeholder relationships

• Leading and developing the finance team

• Driving working capital, margin and cash improvements

• Leading the implementation of a new cloud-based finance system and embedding scalable, automated processes

You'll be a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with strong post-qualification experience outlined above and a track record of operating at pace in performance-driven environments.

A high-impact interim role for a hands-on leader who thrives on driving value and delivering change.

For this role, please note:

• Candidates must have full right to work in the UK without any need sponsorship.
• Candidates must be based within a reasonable commuting distance of Derby to accommodate 3 days onsite - this is non-negotiable.
• CVs clearly demonstrating a local base will be prioritised.

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