Marks Sattin (UK) Ltd

A fast-scaling SME in Greater London is seeking an experienced Financial Controller on an interim basis to lead its finance operations. This role requires proven experience in a similar position within an SME environment, alongside strong technical accounting skills. Responsibilities include overseeing all finance processes, budgeting, and fostering effective communication with leadership. Candidates should be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified or equivalent. This presents a great opportunity for professionals looking to shape financial strategies for growing businesses.

A privately owned, fast-scaling SME is seeking an experienced Financial Controller on an interim basis to take full ownership of its finance function and help steer the business through its next stage of growth. This role suits someone who has already operated as an FC in an SME environment and is comfortable balancing hands on delivery with strategic input. As a Financial Controller, you will be responsible for: Leading all day to day finance operations, including month end close, management accounts, cashflow forecasting, and statutory compliance. Strengthening financial controls, processes, and reporting frameworks appropriate for a growing SME. Producing clear, insightful financial reporting for senior leadership and shareholders. Managing budgeting and forecasting cycles, including scenario modelling and variance analysis. Overseeing external relationships with auditors, accountants, and other advisors. Providing leadership to a small finance team and helping shape its future structure. Requirements: Proven experience as a Financial Controller within an SME. ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified or equivalent. Strong technical accounting knowledge and confidence owning the full finance cycle. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work closely with non-finance stakeholders. Apply ASAP to be considered for this Financial Controller role We are happy to provide application and/or accessibility support, please contact your Marks Sattin or Grafton consultant directly to discuss your needs. We're committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients, please visit and for our privacy policy.

Overview A large services-based organisation in Leeds is seeking a driven and analytically minded FP&A Analyst to support financial planning, performance reporting, and commercial insight across the business. This role is ideal for a part qualified or newly qualified accountant looking to step into a more strategic, forward looking finance position with strong exposure to senior stakeholders, Key Responsibilities Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting Support the annual budget, quarterly reforecasting, and long term planning cycles Consolidate financial inputs from multiple departments, ensuring accuracy and consistency Assist with scenario modelling and sensitivity analysis to support decision making Challenge assumptions and highlight risks, opportunities, and trends Performance Reporting & Insight Prepare monthly management reporting packs, including P&L, cashflow, KPIs, and variance analysis Investigate performance drivers and provide clear, concise commentary Track operational and commercial KPIs, identifying areas for improvement Support the month end process with analysis and insight rather than transactional work Business Partnering Work closely with operational and commercial teams to provide financial support and challenge Translate financial data into meaningful insight for non finance stakeholders Support business cases, investment appraisals, and cost benefit analysis Build strong relationships across the organisation to improve financial understanding Process & Systems Improvement Enhance reporting tools, dashboards, and data quality Support automation and standardisation of FP&A processes Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the finance function Assist with system upgrades or BI tool development (e.g., Power BI) Ad Hoc Analysis Provide analytical support for strategic projects, pricing reviews, and operational initiatives Prepare presentations and insight for senior leadership and board level reporting Candidate Profile Skills & Experience Strong analytical skills with experience in budgeting, forecasting, or management reporting Advanced Excel skills; experience with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau) is advantageous Experience in a large, multi site or services based organisation is beneficial Comfortable working with large data sets and producing clear, insightful analysis Behaviours & Attributes Curious, proactive, and commercially aware Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and challenge High attention to detail and strong problem solving capability Able to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment Comfortable working in a fast paced, evolving business Qualifications Part qualified or newly qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or ACA) Strong academic background We are happy to provide application and/or accessibility support, please contact your Marks Sattin or Grafton consultant directly to discuss your needs. We're committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients, please visit and for our privacy policy.

A leading recruitment consultancy is looking for an experienced credit controller for a 12-month project in York. You will be responsible for managing aged debt across various practices, ensuring compliance with debt collection processes, and liaising with clinical directors and managers. The ideal candidate should have credit control experience, excellent communication skills, and be proficient with Microsoft Office. This role requires independent work and the ability to handle pressure effectively.

A financial services company in London is seeking a Credit Controller to manage aged debt and interact with customers. The role involves reviewing overdue accounts, improving processes, and collaborating with teams. Ideal candidates have strong communication skills, are proficient in Excel, and can work independently with incomplete information. This temporary position starts ASAP, offering a great opportunity for proactive individuals who excel in financial environments.

A growing energy business based in Cheadle is looking for a Financial Controller. This role offers a salary range of £68,000 to £75,000 plus benefits and a hybrid working model (3 days office, 2 days home). Responsibilities include producing monthly management accounts, managing audits, and leading budgeting and forecasting efforts. Ideal candidates will thrive in a dynamic environment and possess strong accounting and strategic decision-making skills.

The Role: Senior Financial Controller The Company: Private Markets Secondary Placement firm The Location: City of London The Opportunity: Global Boutique Secondaries firm is looking to take on a strong Senior Financial Controller to report into the Head of Finance. Broad role covering their revenue generating entities across UK, France, Germany and Australia The Responsibilities: Oversight of month end close of UK group and French group Financial regulatory reporting in the UK and France - review, submission, co-ordination with compliance department Revenue Accounting - oversight of all revenue recognition and business partnering with projects team to validate revenue streams Oversight of AR Support implementation of revenue related systems and controls Management of 2 direct reports The Requirements: Qualified Accountant with over 6 Years Post Qualified Experience Well versed in Financial Services / Professional Services industry Expert across revenue accounting Proven ability in managing a broad position We are happy to provide application and/or accessibility support, please contact your Marks Sattin or Grafton consultant directly to discuss your needs. We're committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients, please visit and for our privacy policy.

Interim Change & Cost Analyst (Commercial Finance) Manchester Up to £450pd A fast-paced, operationally complex business is looking for a Change & Cost Analyst (Commercial Finance) to support a major cost change exercise. You'll work closely with finance, operations and commercial teams to unpick what's driving cost movements, build a clear commercial argument, and help prepare a significant change request during a critical period for the contract. Responsibilities Analyse labour, maintenance and fleet related costs, producing clear month-on-month bridges. Review payroll, utilisation, maintenance logs and operational data to identify the true cost drivers. Build simple, logic driven models to support a compensatory change request. Produce clear narrative that explains complex operational issues in a structured, commercial way. Challenge internal assumptions, validate data, and turn ambiguity into evidence based conclusions. About You ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified OR QBE with strong commercial analysis experience. Confident analysing high volume operational cost data and identifying underlying drivers. Able to simplify complex situations into clear, logical financial arguments. Strong Excel capability with experience modelling scenarios, assumptions and cost impacts. Curious, analytical and comfortable challenging what you're being told. Strong communicator who can produce concise narratives and partner across finance and operations. This is a great opportunity to step into a high impact commercial role where you'll have real ownership, visibility, and the chance to shape a critical business case. If you enjoy making sense of messy data, building commercial logic and telling the story behind the numbers, this role will suit you well. If you're interested, please apply or email your CV to . We are happy to provide application and/or accessibility support, please contact your Marks Sattin or Grafton consultant directly to discuss your needs. We're committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients, please visit and for our privacy policy.

A major services-based organization in Leeds is looking for a driven FP&A Analyst to enhance financial planning and performance reporting. This role is ideal for part-qualified accountants aiming for a strategic position with significant stakeholder exposure. Key responsibilities include budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis, alongside business partnering and systems improvement initiatives. The candidate must exhibit strong analytical abilities and advanced Excel skills, preferably with experience in BI tools like Power BI. Join a dynamic team and contribute to enhancing financial insight across the business.

A Private Markets Secondary Placement firm in City of London is seeking a Senior Financial Controller to oversee financial operations across the UK and France. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of experience in accounting and expertise in financial and revenue processes. Responsibilities include regulatory reporting and management of two direct reports, ensuring accurate revenue recognition. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a global boutique firm.

Overview Role - Financial Controller. Location - Cheadle. Salary - Between £68,000 and £75,000 + benefits. Marks Sattin are exclusively recruiting for a rapidly growing and profitable SME energy business in their search for a Financial Controller to work out of their Cheadle based office on a hybrid model - 3 days in the office 2 from home. Responsibilities Full production of the monthly management accounts Preparation of the group reporting pack Management of the external audit process and production of statutory accounts Lead on all budgeting and forecasting Cashflow forecasting Look to improve the internal controls and processes within the organisation Build strong relationships internally with the wider group Recruitment and development of a wider finance team Ad-hoc project work Salary and benefits Salary for the role is anywhere between £68,000 and £75,000 + benefits Opportunity and requirements This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual to work within a varied role that involves traditional accounting as well as strategic decision making. If you would like to work for an exciting SME business with a great working environment please feel free to apply? Accessibility and privacy We are happy to provide application and/or accessibility support, please contact your Marks Sattin or Grafton consultant directly to discuss your needs. We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. Please visit our privacy policy at: and

Credit Controller Location: London Contract Type: Temporary Start Date: ASAP Key Responsibilities Conduct a detailed review of aged debt, with a particular focus on accounts over 90 days overdue. Investigate where processes may have failed following system integration and team transitions. Reconstruct missing customer information, documentation, and account history. Contact customers by phone and email to resolve outstanding balances and arrange repayment plans when required. Escalate problematic debts and identify systemic issues, presenting clear recommendations. Work collaboratively with internal teams (finance, sales, operations) to reconcile accounts and understand root causes of discrepancies. Support ledger clean up activities ahead of half-year and year-end deadlines. Produce, update, and analyse reports using Excel, Power BI, or Harvest. Assist the finance leadership team with improvements to credit control processes and controls. Required Experience & Skills Essential Proven experience managing aged debt, particularly long-standing and high volume overdue accounts. Strong and confident verbal communication skills, capable of handling direct customer conversations professionally. Excellent written communication for clear, concise email correspondence. Ability to work independently within an environment where data may be incomplete or unclear. Strong investigative skills and the ability to identify root causes of process failures. Proficiency in Excel, including lookups, pivot tables, and handling large datasets. Desirable Experience using SAP (especially older versions). Familiarity with Harvest and/or Power BI reporting tools. Experience in organisations undergoing integration or system/process change. Background managing large customer portfolios (1,000 2,000+ accounts). Personal Attributes Confident yet approachable-capable of engaging customers effectively without being aggressive. Calm, resilient, and comfortable operating with ambiguity and missing data. Proactive problem solver with a structured and analytical approach. Strong attention to detail, with persistence and patience when resolving complex issues. Collaborative team player who supports knowledge sharing and continuous process improvement. We are happy to provide application and/or accessibility support, please contact your Marks Sattin or Grafton consultant directly to discuss your needs.

A leading UK recruitment firm is looking for an Interim Change & Cost Analyst in Manchester to support a cost change initiative. The role involves analyzing operational costs and identifying drivers while collaborating closely with finance and operations teams. Candidates should be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified or QBE with strong analytical skills and Excel proficiency. This high-impact commercial role offers the chance to shape significant business cases. Apply via email to .

A PE-backed business in the United Kingdom is seeking a hands-on Chief Financial Officer to lead restructuring initiatives and enhance financial stability. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with experience in complex, asset-intensive environments and a strong track record in cash management and stakeholder negotiations. This role involves direct ownership of cash flow, financial governance, and operational performance improvements during a period of change. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly.

Do you want to work for a highly reputable and growing company, offering an excellent salary and benefits package, including hybrid working and opportunities for progression? We are actively seeking a Commercial Finance Analyst for a well established company in Blackpool. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a very successful business on a permanent basis. The main duties include: Commercial planning and performance analysis to ensure the delivery of financial targets. Use data and analysis to present and communicate financial performance, linked to operational performance. Collaborating cross-functionally to define, design, develop, test and deploy high quality, visual reporting. Take full responsibility for routine reporting, ensuring timely and accurate distribution to its audience. Conduct comprehensive financial analysis, including profitability reviews, variance analysis, and financial modelling, to support business decisions and optimize performance. Work closely with the business unit managers and Head of Commercial Finance to administer the Group's risk management. Drive continuous process improvements. Supporting routine and ad hoc budgeting, forecasting and business plan activities. Our client is looking for a candidate who has: Experience of working in a Finance Analyst, FP&A Analyst or Finance Business Partner role. Strong Excel skills. Management accounts experience. Excellent stakeholder management skills. Benefits include: Salary up to £40k. 26 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, with the option to purchase extra days. Hybrid working (2 days per week working from home). Contributory pension. Free parking. Health cash plan. Enhanced maternity and paternity pay. Discounted gym membership. This is an excellent opportunity, not to be missed! Apply online now! We are happy to provide application and/or accessibility support, please contact your Mark Sattin or Grafton consultant directly to discuss your needs. We're committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients, please visit and for our privacy policy.

Marks Sattin Executive Search has an opportunity for a Chief Financial Officer to join a PE-backed business to provide leadership within the business by planning, negotiating, and executing a comprehensive restructuring programme to stabilise and reposition the business. Reporting to the CEO and working closely with senior leadership and key stakeholders, the Chief Financial Officer will be an experienced finance professional with strong interpersonal skills and a track record of executional success. The CFO will take a leading role in the restructuring process, adopting a hands on approach to cash management, financial control, and operational realignment to deliver a sustainable turnaround. The role will require clear ownership of liquidity management and short term cash forecasting, alongside strengthening working capital discipline and financial governance. The CFO will lead discussions with lenders and investors, manage covenant compliance and negotiations, and evaluate capital structure options where appropriate. In addition, you will assess operational performance, identifying cost efficiencies, improvement initiatives, and, where necessary, rationalisation or divestment opportunities to protect and enhance value. Main responsibilities include ensuring sufficient cash flow to maintain business continuity, leading restructuring initiatives and stakeholder negotiations, delivering a robust business plan that demonstrates medium to long term viability, and implementing practical solutions to improve financial stability and operational performance. This role requires a hands on, resilient leader capable of operating at both strategic and detailed levels, providing clear direction and confidence during a period of change. The ideal candidate will: Be a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/ACMA). Have operated autonomously as a Finance Director or Chief Financial Officer within a complex, operationally driven, asset intensive environment - such as manufacturing, industrial or engineering sectors. Bring a strong track record of restructuring, turnaround, or financial stabilisation within a leveraged or investor backed setting. Demonstrate proven expertise in cash management, liquidity forecasting, covenant compliance, and stakeholder negotiations. Be commercially and operationally focused, with the ability to link financial performance to operational corrective action. Demonstrate strong financial reporting, controls, cost management, and management accounting capability. Be high energy, hands on, and comfortable leading change in a fast paced environment where resilience, pace and visibility are critical. Please note that due to the anticipated high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly. We are happy to provide application and/or accessibility support, please contact your Marks Sattin or Grafton consultant directly to discuss your needs. We're committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients, please visit and for our privacy policy.

Delighted to be working alongside a large organisation in York who are looking to bring an experienced credit controller to join the business on a 12-month project to cleanse the aged debt ledger across a number of UK practices as part of a systems migration. What you will be doing Joining our Central Finance Team on a 12-Month fixed-term contract, you will be able to: Represent a number of practices, at their request, ensuring the debt collection process is adhered to Follow the practice terms, conditions and timelines (which may differ depending on the practice) Liaise with Clinical Directors, Practice Managers and BDD's to agree any escalations Escalate files for legal action (via our preferred third-party debt collectors) Complete account reconciliation and allocations on the practice management system Answer Credit Control phone enquiries Monitor Credit Control inboxesComplete month end and Ad-hoc reporting Follow the write off process Support the Debt Control Manager and the business towards the achievement of the Group's strategy, goals and objectives Follow FCA guidance (non-regulated business) Undertake visits to VetPartners sites where necessary (Driving licence required, valid for the UK) To support the Debt Control Team with any other duties as and when required About You Experience of working in a credit control experience is preferred Excellent communication/interpersonal skills Able to work independently using own initiative, perform effectively under pressure, and work confidently under instruction and guidance Knowledge of Microsoft Office packages, Team and Zoom If you are interested, please apply below. We are happy to provide application and/or accessibility support, please contact your Marks Sattin or Grafton consultant directly to discuss your needs. We're committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients, please visit and for our privacy policy.

A prominent recruitment agency in London seeks a Finance Business Partner for a 2-month contract. This role involves financial accountability for various events and requires collaboration with project teams on budget management. Candidates should have project accounting experience, advanced Excel skills, and strong analytical abilities. Strict attention to detail and the capability to work under pressure are essential in this high-paced environment. Immediate availability is a must.

Finance Business Partner - London Seeking a Finance Business Partner position that has become available on a 2-month contract within an Events company based in Central London. We are seeking a dynamic, highly organised, and driven individual to take financial accountability of a number of events, working collaboratively with the project teams to manage project spend and working closely with the Finance team to provide accurate and timely data. Responsibilities Month end closedown Regular analysis of income, GP%, staffing costs Assist in preparing the annual budgets and reforecasts / rolling forecast Balance Sheet reconciliations Assist with year-end audit Assist with weekly payment runs Assist the Finance team in any other ad hoc projects and events. Producing ad-hoc budgets and projections for the Directors Oversee consolidated event P&L tracker for all events Reconcile card and cash takings to accurately report and recognise revenue Owning the event budget from a Finance perspective and challenging any overspends Ensuring PO's have been raised and approved for all committed costs Liaising with Operations and Management to ensure correct and timely client reporting Working with Project Manager to reconcile project against budget and report on variances Producing analysis reports to identify trends to help onsite operations Ownership of the bespoke budgeting system ensuring all standard costs are up to date Liaise with the developer of the bespoke budgeting system to ensure issues are tracked and fixed Knowledge & Experience Project accounting experience Advanced Excel skills (vlookup, sumifs, pivot tables etc) Strong analytical skills, with expertise in budgeting and variance analysis Able to work with large volumes of data and complex spreadsheets Confident and able to challenge senior managers on event budgets and expenditure Organised, methodical with excellent attention to detail Excellent presentation and communication skills Able to multi-task and cope with pressures of conflicting work priorities Experience and managing projects to tight deadlines Experience in events/festival/hospitality industry Paprika accounting system To be considered for the role, candidates must be available to start the role immediately. For application and accessibility support, please contact your local Marks Sattin office. We're committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients, please visit for our privacy policy.

Interim Head of Finance (Part Time, 3-6 month Contract) A respected charitable organisation is seeking an Interim Head of Finance to provide hands?on financial oversight and ensure the effective running of its finance function. This is a part?time, three?month assignment suitable for an experienced charity finance professional who can quickly and confidently step into a supervisory role. About the role The Interim Head of Finance will take responsibility for the daily management of the finance function, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting including year-end. Key responsibilities include: Supervising and supporting the finance team in their daily activities. Overseeing the production of monthly and quarterly management accounts. Managing annual budgets, forecasts, and cashflow reporting. Ensuring strong financial controls, procedures, and systems are maintained. Leading on statutory accounting requirements and liaising with external auditors. Ensuring compliance with charity accounting standards (SORP) and wider regulatory obligations. Managing key areas such as payroll, pensions, procurement, and contractual arrangements. Providing clear financial information to senior leaders and trustees as required. About You The successful candidate will be a confident, capable finance professional with: A recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). Strong experience in a senior finance role. Experience within the charity sector is essential, with a solid understanding of charity accounting, regulatory reporting, and best practice. A practical, hands on approach with the ability to supervise and guide a small team. Excellent communication skills and the ability to present financial information clearly. Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities. Contract Details Length: 3-6 months Hours: 3 days per week, hybrid working available Start: As soon as possible If you have proven charity finance experience and are available for a short?term assignment, we would welcome your interest. We are happy to provide application and/or accessibility support, please contact your Marks Sattin or Grafton consultant directly to discuss your needs. We're committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients, please visit and for our privacy policy.