Interim Group Financial Controller

Overview

Location: Swindon

Contract: Interim day rate

Duration: 6 Months

An exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing, PE-backed technology and digital infrastructure company backed by a leading global investor. As Group Financial Controller, you'll play a pivotal role in scaling financial operations, driving automation, and supporting strategic growth initiatives including M&A and integration.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead group financial control, reporting, and governance.
• Drive cash flow, treasury, and working capital optimisation.
• Oversee audit, compliance, and tax strategy.
• Champion finance systems automation (Microsoft Dynamics 365).
• Partner on M&A due diligence and post-acquisition integration.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing finance team.

What We5re Looking For

• ACA (preferred) or ACCA qualified with post-qualification experience.
• Proven success in PE-backed or high-growth SME environments.
• Strong UK GAAP (FRS102/FRED82) and IFRS knowledge.
• Experience in finance transformation and systems implementation.
• Sector experience in tech, SaaS, telecoms, or digital infrastructure is a plus
• This is a high-impact role with visibility across the leadership team

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