Overview
The Interim Financial Controller will play a critical role in supporting the financial operations of a rapidly-growing AI technology scale-up during an initial 6-month contract. Working closely with the CFO, the contractor will enhance financial controls, reporting processes, and ensure the finance function is robust enough to support a high-growth environment backed by significant venture capital investment. This is a hands-on position requiring a balance of operational finance leadership and process improvement.
Responsibilities
- Lead the month-end close process and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting.
- Manage and develop the day-to-day finance function.
- Strengthen financial controls and governance across the business.
- Oversee multi-entity management accounts and consolidations.
- Own cash flow reporting and working capital management.
- Partner closely with department heads to improve financial visibility and reporting.
- Drive improvements across finance systems, processes and controls to support future growth.
- Support budgeting, forecasting and board reporting.
Requirements
- Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).
- Previous experience as a Financial Controller within a high-growth technology business.
- Strong technical accounting knowledge with experience managing month-end and financial reporting.
- Proven track record of improving finance processes within a scaling organisation.
- Experience operating in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to work closely with senior leadership.
- Hands-on approach with strong attention to detail.
- Experience within an AI, SaaS or venture-backed technology business is a bonus.