Citadel Source
Interim Financial Controller
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Citadel Source is delighted to partner with a growing, investor-backed organisation to support the recruitment of their new Interim Financial Controller on an initial 6-month FTC.
Reporting to senior leadership, this role offers broad exposure across the business and will suit a hands-on finance leader capable of driving both day-to-day performance and wider finance transformation projects.
The role
This is a broad, operationally focused finance leadership role within a growing and fast-evolving organisation. A key focus will be enhancing the quality and efficiency of month-end reporting, budgeting and forecasting processes, whilst embedding stronger controls and greater financial discipline across the organisation.
The position will also play a critical role in the integration and consolidation of acquired entities, working alongside external advisors and senior stakeholders to simplify structures and support ongoing business growth. Alongside day-to-day financial leadership, the successful candidate will help drive a programme of finance transformation, identifying opportunities to automate processes, improve reporting capability and optimise systems to better support a fast-paced, operationally driven environment.
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About you
We're seeking a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with experience operating as a Financial Controller, Head of Finance or Senior Finance Manager within a growing SME or mid-market environment. You will bring strong technical accounting knowledge alongside the commercial acumen required to influence senior stakeholders and support strategic decision-making.
As the Interim Financial Controller, your role will include, but will not be limited to:
- Taking ownership of financial reporting, controls and performance management for a significant business division.
- Leading month-end, forecasting and budgeting processes whilst improving reporting quality, controls and finance function effectiveness.
- Providing commercial insight across revenue, margin, cash flow and working capital to support operational and strategic decision-making.
- Supporting the integration and consolidation of acquired entities, working with external advisors and key stakeholders to strengthen governance and simplify structures.
- Driving finance transformation initiatives, including process automation, systems enhancement and reporting improvements.
- Acting as a trusted business partner to senior leadership, delivering robust analysis, challenge and recommendations.
- Leading, mentoring and supporting members of the finance team whilst contributing to wider business change and growth initiatives.
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What the client has to offer
- £350-450 per day (umbrella) or £75,000-£85,000 salary equivalent + completion bonus
- Hybrid working arrangements (3 days in office)
- Exposure to finance transformation and modernisation
- Opportunity to influence business performance and strategic decision-making
- Supportive, collaborative leadership team and culture
Sound like a good fit?
If you are interested in discussing this role, please reach out to Jesse Howes - Jesse@citadelsource.com at Citadel Source.
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