Financial Controller
| Posting date: | 25 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £400 to £450 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 March 2026 |
| Location: | SO16 6YT |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | CMA Recruitment Group |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | AP68383-42626 |
Summary
Would you like to work for a high-profile, nationally recognised organisation? CMA is partnering with a Southampton based organisation, known for its strong governance, innovation mindset and commitment to continuous improvement, in the recruitment of an experienced interim Financial Controller on an initial 6-month contract.
This is a pivotal leadership role within central finance, offering the opportunity to shape financial control, reporting integrity and systems improvement across a complex and evolving organisation. This assignment would suit a technically strong and forward-thinking finance leader who thrives on driving standards, embedding best practice and developing high-performing teams.
What will the interim Financial Controller role involve?
• Maintaining and strengthening accounting systems and financial controls to support robust governance and audit readiness
• Overseeing month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely, accurate and decision-focused reporting for senior stakeholders
• Ensuring statutory accounts, management information and tax reporting are compliant with relevant accounting standards, legislation and internal policy
• Developing, embedding and communicating financial policies and processes across the organisation, constructively addressing non-compliance where required
• Leading, coaching and developing a capable finance team, setting clear direction and building future-focused capability
Suitable Candidate for the interim Financial Controller vacancy:
• Demonstrable experience leading and developing high-performing finance teams within a complex organisation
• Strong background in financial control, statutory reporting and audit, with experience preparing annual reports and accounts to a high standard
Additional benefits and information for the role of interim Financial Controller:
• Day rate achieved will be dependent on experience
• Hybrid working model in a well-equipped Southampton office
• Exposure to a nationally significant organisation with strong governance standards and an innovation-led agenda
• Opportunity to make a tangible impact on financial control, systems development and team capability during a key period of change
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