Interim Financial Controller

Your new company

Your new company is a rapidly growing business based in central Edinburgh. After recent expansion, they are now looking to recruit an experienced Interim Financial Controller to head up their Finance Team.

Your new role

In your new role as Financial Controller, you will oversee all financial operations of the business, maintaining strong financial controls, ensuring accurate reporting, meeting regulatory requirements, and managing cash flow effectively. This position blends hands-on financial oversight with commercial awareness, providing senior leadership with timely and high-quality financial information to support decision-making and long-term growth.

What you'll need to succeed

You'll be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with strong financial control and reporting experience, with the ability to lead month-end, year-end, and audit preparation. You're confident in budgeting, forecasting, and delivering insightful analysis that supports commercial decision-making. You can manage cash flow and working capital effectively, ensuring robust liquidity and risk management. You have solid knowledge of statutory compliance and maintain high standards of governance and internal controls.

You're also skilled at improving systems and processes, driving efficiency, accuracy, and better financial discipline across the business.

What you'll get in return

You will be joining this ambitious business, and be stepping into a high impact role with real ownership, visibility, and the opportunity to shape the company's financial future as it scales. In return, you'll receive a competitive £Daily rate, a supportive leadership team, and a dynamic environment where your contribution genuinely drives growth and success.

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