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Financial Controller

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Posted on Jun 1, 2026 by CV-Library
Ashbourne, Derbyshire, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£60k - £70k Annual
Contract/Project
Financial Controller

Rate: Equivalent to salary Circa £70,000 DOE
Location: Ashbourne (Head Office-based)
Contract Type: Interim / Fixed-Term 3-6 Months

An established and growing multi-entity business is seeking an experienced Interim Group Financial Controller to lead its finance function during a key period of operational and strategic development.

This is a hands-on leadership role suited to a technically strong finance professional who can combine robust financial control with commercial insight and team leadership.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the integrity of financial reporting, strengthening controls, and supporting senior leadership with high-quality financial analysis and decision-making support.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead and manage the finance team, driving performance, development, and accountability

* Oversee month-end and year-end close processes across the group

* Ensure accurate and timely production of management accounts and financial reporting

* Maintain and improve financial controls, processes, and governance frameworks

* Manage cash flow, balance sheet integrity, and financial risk controls

* Lead statutory reporting, audit preparation, and compliance activities

* Act as the key point of contact for external auditors and advisors

* Review journals, reconciliations, and reporting outputs to ensure accuracy

* Provide financial analysis and commentary to support strategic decision-making

* Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning

* Drive continuous improvement across finance systems and reporting processes

* Partner with operational and commercial stakeholders across the business

* Support business integration projects and process improvement initiatives where required

About You

* Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

* Proven experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance leadership role

* Strong technical accounting and financial reporting knowledge

* Experience managing and developing finance teams

* Confident working in fast-paced, multi-entity environments

* Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

* Experience improving processes, controls, and reporting efficiency

* Prior interim or transformation experience would be advantageous

What’s on Offer

* Interim rate aligned with salary circa £70,000

* Opportunity to join a well-established and evolving organisation

* Senior leadership exposure and influence

* Varied and commercially focused role

* Supportive and collaborative working environment

* Opportunity for temp - perm if interested

For a confidential discussion or to express interest, please apply with an updated CV

Reference: 225180447

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Financial Controller

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Posted on Jun 1, 2026 by CV-Library

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Ashbourne, Derbyshire, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£60k - £70k Annual
Contract/Project
Financial Controller

Rate: Equivalent to salary Circa £70,000 DOE
Location: Ashbourne (Head Office-based)
Contract Type: Interim / Fixed-Term 3-6 Months

An established and growing multi-entity business is seeking an experienced Interim Group Financial Controller to lead its finance function during a key period of operational and strategic development.

This is a hands-on leadership role suited to a technically strong finance professional who can combine robust financial control with commercial insight and team leadership.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the integrity of financial reporting, strengthening controls, and supporting senior leadership with high-quality financial analysis and decision-making support.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead and manage the finance team, driving performance, development, and accountability

* Oversee month-end and year-end close processes across the group

* Ensure accurate and timely production of management accounts and financial reporting

* Maintain and improve financial controls, processes, and governance frameworks

* Manage cash flow, balance sheet integrity, and financial risk controls

* Lead statutory reporting, audit preparation, and compliance activities

* Act as the key point of contact for external auditors and advisors

* Review journals, reconciliations, and reporting outputs to ensure accuracy

* Provide financial analysis and commentary to support strategic decision-making

* Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning

* Drive continuous improvement across finance systems and reporting processes

* Partner with operational and commercial stakeholders across the business

* Support business integration projects and process improvement initiatives where required

About You

* Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

* Proven experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance leadership role

* Strong technical accounting and financial reporting knowledge

* Experience managing and developing finance teams

* Confident working in fast-paced, multi-entity environments

* Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

* Experience improving processes, controls, and reporting efficiency

* Prior interim or transformation experience would be advantageous

What’s on Offer

* Interim rate aligned with salary circa £70,000

* Opportunity to join a well-established and evolving organisation

* Senior leadership exposure and influence

* Varied and commercially focused role

* Supportive and collaborative working environment

* Opportunity for temp - perm if interested

For a confidential discussion or to express interest, please apply with an updated CV
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Reference: 225180447

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