Interim Group Finance Controller

This is a highly confidential engagement managed by THE CFO HQ to support one ofour CFOs on an interim basis. We are looking for anexperiencedfinance professional to support us with apivotal project. Located in Manchester, we are seeking an experienced Finance Controller/ Finance Director who will oversee our client'sdaily finance operations, strategy, reporting, people management, and transformation initiatives during a critical transition period.

If this aligns with your expertise, we would love to hear from you.

Reporting directly to the CFO, the Interim expert will play a key role in overseeing financial operations, ensuring compliance, and supporting strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will work closely with our CFO to stabilize and enhance financial processes, contributing to long-term growth initiatives.

• Lead the finance function, ensuring effective financial management, planning, and reporting..
• Oversee financial controls, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management..
• Oversee monthend operations, and monthly management reporting.
• Oversee the ongoing audit process, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
• Drive transformation initiatives, optimizing financial systems and processes.
• Collaborate with Directors and Shareholders to align financial strategy with business objectives.
• Drive transformation initiatives, optimizing financial systems and processes.
• Provide strategic insights and recommendations to support commercial decision-making.
• Ensure robust risk management, governance, and financial integrity.
• Work closely with external auditors, advisors, and stakeholders.
• Manage finance team to ensure stability and clarity of purpose with all finance initiatives and projects.
• Create and implement new sales initiatives, methods, and programs in order to increase revenue.

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with significant leadership experience.
• Strong background in financial management, audit, and transformation
• Proven ability to work in a dynamic and fast evolving business environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working within infrastructure, engineering, or related sectors is advantageous.
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Ability to operate at both strategic and hands-on levels, ensuring financial resilience and operational efficiency

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