At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial control, budgeting, and reporting in a dynamic SME environment.
- Company: Fast-growing SME focused on creativity and customer satisfaction.
- Benefits: Flexible interim contract with potential for extension and real influence.
- Other info: Collaborative leadership team and opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a tangible impact on finance functions and drive meaningful change.
- Qualifications: Fully qualified accountant with senior finance experience in an SME.
The predicted salary is between 65000 - 75000 £ per year.
Your new company: You will be joining an established, fast-growing SME on an interim basis, operating within a creative, customer-led and commercially focused environment. The business is continuing to invest in its people, systems and infrastructure to support an ambitious growth trajectory, offering a dynamic setting where finance plays a central role in driving performance and decision-making.
Your new role: As Interim Financial Controller (FTC) based in Salisbury, you will take full ownership of the finance function, working closely with the Managing Director and senior leadership team. This is a highly visible role combining both hands-on delivery and strategic input, ideal for a commercially minded finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Leading all aspects of financial control, including accounts management, budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management
- Delivering accurate and timely monthly reporting with clear, insightful commentary across multiple revenue streams
- Managing statutory accounts, audit processes and ensuring compliance with UK accounting standards and HMRC requirements
- Supporting pricing and margin analysis, alongside strategic investment decisions through robust financial modelling
- Driving improvements in working capital, cash flow and financial systems
- Enhancing financial controls and leading process improvements to support scalability
- Managing and developing a small finance team, promoting a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
- Partnering with senior stakeholders to drive performance, profitability and informed decision-making
This is an excellent opportunity to make a tangible impact, particularly around improving project budget controls, system efficiencies and overall financial visibility.
What you'll need to succeed:
- A fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
- Proven in a senior finance role within an SME or owner-managed environment
- Commercially astute, with strong experience influencing senior stakeholders
- Experienced in driving change, improving processes and implementing financial controls
- A confident team leader, capable of developing and motivating a small finance team
- Highly analytical, with strong financial modelling and reporting capability
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment, with a hands-on and proactive approach
- Experience within manufacturing, retail, hospitality or another product-led environment would be advantageous, though not essential
What you'll get in return:
- The opportunity to shape and enhance a finance function within a growing business
- A commercially focused, senior leadership position with real influence
- Exposure to strategic decision-making and business transformation initiatives
- A collaborative and experienced leadership team environment
- Flexible interim contract with potential scope for extension
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced interim finance professional looking to deliver immediate value and drive meaningful change.
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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