Group Financial Controller

Interim/Interim to Permanent Opportunity Derbyshire (commutable from Derby / Burton-on-Trent) £75,000 – £90,000 fte (or up to £400 per day depending on experience) We’re supporting a growing sme, international engineering-led business to appoint a Group Financial Controller on an initial interim basis, or interim with view to permanent. This is an interesting sector and complex business, the role isn’t just about producing numbers. It’s about getting into the detail, understanding the business and influencing it from day one. The Role You’ll take ownership of group finance, leading a team of 5 and partnering closely with the FD, MD and senior leadership team. Immediate priorities: Bringing structure to budgets, cost control and financial discipline Enhancing MI, visibility and forward-looking insight Delivering clear gross margin and performance analysis Embedding finance as a credible business partner Supporting decisions around investment, operations and cashThis is a hands-on role where you’ll be expected to hit the ground running, build relationships quickly and create clarity in a complex environment. The Person We’re looking for someone who will take ownership and make an impact quickly: Strong technical grounding across group finance, controls and reporting Commercially astute and able to turn data into action Experienced in complex, operational businesses Confident engaging stakeholders and challenging constructively Proactive, curious and comfortable working with autonomyExperience in manufacturing, engineering or product-led environments would be highly advantageous. Why Consider This? Immediate impact role with real ownership Clear route from interim to permanent Opportunity to shape, influence and improve a growing business Long-term potential in a business with strong growth ambitionIf you’re an experienced FC or contractor who enjoys coming in, creating order and adding value quickly, with the option of something longer-term, this is a standout opportunity. Cherry Professional are recruiting for this opportunity on behalf of our client. Please view our Privacy Policy on our website to understand how your data will be used if you apply for this role