Interim Financial Controller
Your new company You will join a rapidly growing technology business at the forefront of developing advanced solutions for the customers. The organisation combines cutting-edge research, technical innovation and commercial delivery, bringing together a team of highly qualified specialists to solve complex operational challenges for high-profile customers.As part of an ambitious growth journey, you will work closely with senior leadership to help scale the business, strengthen operational maturity and support long-term strategic development.Your new role You will act as a key member of the Senior Management Team, partnering with the CEO to support business growth, commercial decision-making and long-term strategic planning and take ownership of budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management and financial reporting, ensuring the business has accurate and timely financial information to support decision-making. You'll develop and refine financial models, project costing frameworks and pricing structures to support complex commercial contracts and future growth initiatives as well as implement robust financial controls, policies and procedures, driving best practice across the organisation and improving operational efficiency.You'll also oversee external accounting providers, manage compliance requirements and produce detailed monthly reports for senior stakeholders and the Board.What you'll need to succeed You will be a qualified Chartered Accountant (ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with proven experience operating in a senior finance leadership position. You will have strong financial modelling, budgeting and forecasting skills, with the ability to translate complex financial data into commercial insights, as well as have experience managing project accounting, contract costing and performance reporting within a growing SME or technology-led organisation.You will have a thorough understanding of UK taxation, statutory reporting requirements and financial governance, including VAT, PAYE, Corporation Tax and R&D tax credits and demonstrate excellent stakeholder management, communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence senior decision-makers and drive business improvement initiatives.What you'll get in return Competitive day rate, the opportunity to play a highly visible role within a growing and innovative organisation at a pivotal stage of its development. This role is fractional, and the client expects that, initially, 2 days a week will suffice. The role is office-based. A supportive, entrepreneurial and technically accomplished leadership team committed to long-term success and the chance to make a genuine strategic impact by helping shape the financial infrastructure and future growth of an ambitious business What you need to do now If you're a qualified finance professional, with strong financial modelling skills and are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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