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Financial Controller
Job Posted: 5 hours ago
Salary: £ 380 - 405 / Day
Job Type: Contract
Location: Bridgend
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Financial Controller (3-6 Month Contract) - Bridgend 3 days on site rest Hybrid - Immediate start £(Apply online only) per day inside IR35
Overview
Following a recent acquisition and a period of structural change, we are seeking an experienced Interim Financial Controller to provide senior-level support and leadership for 3-6 months.
This role will focus on stabilising core financial deliverables, strengthening reporting and controls, and developing improved visibility into the performance of the newly acquired business. The successful candidate will also lead the implementation of a more robust forecasting process and review existing finance procedures with a view to driving long-term efficiency and best practice.
In addition, the role will provide senior guidance and support to the finance team as it continues to evolve, helping to strengthen confidence, capability, and collaboration. The successful candidate will also work closely with colleagues across the business to bring greater understanding and visibility to key financial metrics and performance drivers.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Control
Oversee accurate and timely preparation of monthly management accounts.
Develop and implement new reporting frameworks to enhance visibility of business and divisional performance.
Strengthen and document financial controls, ensuring balance-sheet integrity and compliance with accounting standards (UK GAAP / IFRS).Forecasting & Process Improvement
Design and implement a new forecasting process that provides clearer forward visibility and supports strategic decision-making.
Review existing finance processes end-to-end, identifying opportunities for simplification, efficiency, and automation.
Introduce sustainable improvements that will support the finance team's ongoing development and the group's growth ambitions.
Ensure new processes are well-documented, practical, and embedded into the team's day-to-day operations.Performance Insight & Business Partnering
Create and monitor management reporting and KPIs to help the business better understand key performance drivers.
Translate financial data into clear, actionable insights for non-financial colleagues and senior leaders.
Partner with operational teams to support better decision-making and alignment with commercial goals.
Support preparation of Business Unit reporting with accurate analysis and commentary.Team Leadership & Development
Provide senior guidance, review, and mentorship to ensure confidence, clarity, and accountability in delivery.
Review and refine outputs, promoting consistency and high-quality reporting standards.
Foster a supportive, learning-focused culture within the team.
Build sustainable practices that will allow the team to operate independently and efficiently post-contract.
Skills & Experience
Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with substantial post-qualification experience.
Proven experience as a Financial Controller or senior finance analysis, ideally within a post-acquisition, transformation, or high-growth environment.
Strong technical background in reporting, controls, and consolidation, with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated success in implementing forecasting models and improving finance processes for scalability and efficiency.
Excellent communication and stakeholder-engagement skills - able to convey financial insights clearly to non-financial audiences.
Strong leadership and mentoring capability, with a calm, pragmatic, and delivery-focused approach.
Advanced Excel and strong systems literacy Financial Controller (3-6 Month Contract) - Bridgend 3 days on site rest Hybrid - Immediate start £(Apply online only) per day inside IR35
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