Group Financial Controller

Robert Half are recruiting for a founder-led, purpose-driven consumer brand based in Cornwall with a strong identity and loyal customer base. The business sells through a UK retail estate and a growing direct-to-consumer e-commerce channel, with increasing international reach. Values-led in the truest sense - this is a business people genuinely care about, based in a Cornwall, South West England location.

INTERIM GROUP FINANCIAL CONTROLLER

Day Rate: £350-£450pd

Location: Cornwall

Duration: 3-4 months

Location: Cornwall - South West England - hybrid, 3-4 days on-site per week

Start Date: May 2026

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer

Start: Immediate

The Role

Reporting directly to the CFO, the interim Group Financial Controller will take full ownership of the group finance function - ensuring tight controls, accurate reporting and strong financial leadership for the duration of the engagement. You will need to integrate quickly, work with limited handover and deliver from day one.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Control & Reporting

• Own the group month-end close and produce accurate, timely management accounts across all entities
• Prepare consolidated group financial statements - P&L, balance sheet and cash flow
• Deliver board reporting packs with clear commentary and variance analysis
• Lead the year-end statutory accounts process and manage the external audit relationship

Cash & Treasury

• Own cash flow forecasting and monitoring, including a rolling 13-week model
• Manage working capital - AR/AP and stock oversight
• Manage FX exposure across multi-currency trading channels

Commercial Finance

• Partner with the CFO and senior leadership on commercial decision-making
• Support budgeting and reforecasting with channel-level performance analysis

Controls & Compliance

• Ensure all statutory filings are submitted accurately and on time
• Strengthen financial processes and controls where needed
• Maintain compliance with UK GAAP / FRS 102

Team

• Lead and develop the finance team day-to-day
• Provide a stable, credible senior presence for the duration of the engagement

The Person

• Fully qualified - ACA, ACCA or CIMA
• Proven experience as a Group Financial Controller or equivalent senior finance role
• Background in consumer, retail or branded goods
• Multi-entity consolidation and group reporting experience
• Able to operate hands-on, at pace, with limited handover
• Strong UK GAAP / FRS 102 technical knowledge
• Confident communicating with CFO and board-level stakeholders
• Prior interim experience an advantage

To Apply

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