At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the finance function, prepare management accounts, and oversee audits.
- Company: Dynamic company growing its finance team post-investment.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate and immediate exposure to senior leadership.
- Other info: Hybrid role with opportunities for remote work and career growth.
- Why this job: Shape financial processes and make a real impact from day one.
- Qualifications: ACA or ACCA qualified with strong accounting and reporting skills.
Following private equity investment, we're growing our group finance function and looking for an
Interim Financial Controller to join us on an initial six-month contract.
This hands-on role sits alongside the CFO and would suit a qualified accountant who is equally comfortable in reporting and management accounting, and who enjoys building strong foundations as a business scales.
You'll lead the finance function day to day: preparing management information, strengthening financial processes and controls, and overseeing the annual audit and accounts preparation.
It's a genuine opportunity to shape how a growing business runs its finances and make a measurable impact from day one.
This is a hybrid role, typically requiring two to three days a week in our Exeter office.
We also welcome applications from candidates based outside Exeter who are open to a remote arrangement, provided they can spend time on site during the first month.
- What you'll be doing
- Leading the finance function on a day-to-day basis
- Preparing monthly management accounts and delivering accurate reporting to senior stakeholders
- Monitoring cash flow and ensuring statutory and payroll obligations are met
- Overseeing month-end close and statutory accounting processes
- Supporting audit delivery and acting as a key contact for external advisors
- Preparing and reviewing technical accounting papers and disclosures
- Driving improvements in financial controls and reporting quality
- Maintaining strong balance sheet control and governance across the group
- Supporting senior stakeholders with financial analysis and decision-making
- What you'll bring
- ACA or ACCA qualification
- A strong technical accounting and financial reporting background
- Confidence working across both reporting and management accounting
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
- Experience within professional services, consultancy or a project-based business is a plus, though not essential
- What's on offer
- Competitive daily rate
- Immediate exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making
- A collaborative, supportive team
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Interim Financial Controller in Exeter employer: Swanky (Shopify Platinum Partner)
Swanky is an exceptional employer that champions a flexible work culture, allowing you to thrive in a remote environment while driving impactful ecommerce solutions. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, we offer tailored training opportunities and a collaborative atmosphere where your consultative skills can shine. Join our dynamic team and be part of a company that values innovation and creativity in the Shopify ecosystem.
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Swanky (Shopify Platinum Partner) Recruitment Team
