Group Financial Controller
Posted on Jun 17, 2026 by CV-Library
Derbyshire, United Kingdom
Accountancy
Immediate Start
£300 - £400 Daily
Temporary
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 hands-on role where you’ll be expected to hit the ground running, build relationships quickly and create clarity in a complex environment.
The Person
We’re looking for someone who will take ownership and make an impact quickly:
Strong technical grounding across group finance, controls and reporting
Commercially astute and able to turn data into action
Experienced in complex, operational businesses
Confident engaging stakeholders and challenging constructively
Proactive, curious and comfortable working with autonomyExperience in manufacturing, engineering or product-led environments would be highly advantageous.
Why Consider This?
Immediate impact role with real ownership
Clear route from interim to permanent
Opportunity to shape, influence and improve a growing business
Long-term potential in a business with strong growth ambitionIf you’re an experienced FC or contractor who enjoys coming in, creating order and adding value quickly, with the option of something longer-term, this is a standout opportunity.
Cherry Professional are recruiting for this opportunity on behalf of our client. Please view our Privacy Policy on our website to understand how your data will be used if you apply for this role
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 hands-on role where you’ll be expected to hit the ground running, build relationships quickly and create clarity in a complex environment.
The Person
We’re looking for someone who will take ownership and make an impact quickly:
Strong technical grounding across group finance, controls and reporting
Commercially astute and able to turn data into action
Experienced in complex, operational businesses
Confident engaging stakeholders and challenging constructively
Proactive, curious and comfortable working with autonomyExperience in manufacturing, engineering or product-led environments would be highly advantageous.
Why Consider This?
Immediate impact role with real ownership
Clear route from interim to permanent
Opportunity to shape, influence and improve a growing business
Long-term potential in a business with strong growth ambitionIf you’re an experienced FC or contractor who enjoys coming in, creating order and adding value quickly, with the option of something longer-term, this is a standout opportunity.
Cherry Professional are recruiting for this opportunity on behalf of our client. Please view our Privacy Policy on our website to understand how your data will be used if you apply for this role
Reference: 225260259
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Group Financial Controller
Posted on Jun 17, 2026 by CV-Library
Derbyshire, United Kingdom
Accountancy
Immediate Start
£300 - £400 Daily
Temporary
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 hands-on role where you’ll be expected to hit the ground running, build relationships quickly and create clarity in a complex environment.
The Person
We’re looking for someone who will take ownership and make an impact quickly:
Strong technical grounding across group finance, controls and reporting
Commercially astute and able to turn data into action
Experienced in complex, operational businesses
Confident engaging stakeholders and challenging constructively
Proactive, curious and comfortable working with autonomyExperience in manufacturing, engineering or product-led environments would be highly advantageous.
Why Consider This?
Immediate impact role with real ownership
Clear route from interim to permanent
Opportunity to shape, influence and improve a growing business
Long-term potential in a business with strong growth ambitionIf you’re an experienced FC or contractor who enjoys coming in, creating order and adding value quickly, with the option of something longer-term, this is a standout opportunity.
Cherry Professional are recruiting for this opportunity on behalf of our client. Please view our Privacy Policy on our website to understand how your data will be used if you apply for this role
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 hands-on role where you’ll be expected to hit the ground running, build relationships quickly and create clarity in a complex environment.
The Person
We’re looking for someone who will take ownership and make an impact quickly:
Strong technical grounding across group finance, controls and reporting
Commercially astute and able to turn data into action
Experienced in complex, operational businesses
Confident engaging stakeholders and challenging constructively
Proactive, curious and comfortable working with autonomyExperience in manufacturing, engineering or product-led environments would be highly advantageous.
Why Consider This?
Immediate impact role with real ownership
Clear route from interim to permanent
Opportunity to shape, influence and improve a growing business
Long-term potential in a business with strong growth ambitionIf you’re an experienced FC or contractor who enjoys coming in, creating order and adding value quickly, with the option of something longer-term, this is a standout opportunity.
Cherry Professional are recruiting for this opportunity on behalf of our client. Please view our Privacy Policy on our website to understand how your data will be used if you apply for this role
Reference: 225260259
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