Group Financial Controller - Fixed Term Contract 12 months

Interim Group Financial Controller - 12-Month Fixed Term Contract
Salary: £70,000 - £75,000 per annum
Location: Head Office Commutable from Glasgow, Edinburgh, or at their Leeds Office
Contract Type: Fixed Term (Maternity Cover)
Working Pattern - Hybrid

Are you a qualified and experienced Group Financial Controller looking for your next challenge? We're seeking a proactive and detail-oriented finance professional to join a dynamic and growing organisation on a 12-month fixed-term basis to cover maternity leave.

About the Role:

As Interim Group Financial Controller, you'll play a key role in leading the finance function, supporting the month-end consolidation process, and delivering insightful financial reporting to the Board. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders and contribute to strategic decision-making across a group of innovative technology-led businesses.

Key Responsibilities:

* Lead the consolidation of Group reporting and provide financial insight and analysis.
* Prepare monthly Board pack finance sections and deliver KPI analysis.
* Manage cash flow forecasting and working capital.
* Monitor capex spend and support budgeting and forecasting processes.
* Review balance sheet reconciliations and support financial system improvements.
* Build strong relationships across the business to drive financial best practices.

What We're Looking For:

* Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
* Strong experience in group reporting and consolidation.
* Excellent Excel and analytical skills.
* Ideally experienced in project accounting or software/tech environments.
* Strong communicator with the ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving business.
* Experience with finance system implementations or change projects is a plus.