Interim Group Financial Controller Gloucestershire (3 4 days on-site, including 1 day in London)9-Month Contract £400 £500 per day (Inside IR35)We are supporting a growing, private equity-backed creative / project-led business with the appointment of an experienced Interim Financial Controller to support the finance function through a period of transformation and growth.Working closely with the CFO and senior leadership team, the role will take ownership of the day-to-day finance function while helping improve reporting, controls and commercial visibility across the business. The environment is fast-paced, entrepreneurial and hands-on, suiting somebody comfortable operating across both strategic and operational finance.Key responsibilities: Overseeing the month-end close and management reporting processManaging and developing a small finance team in 2 locationsImproving financial controls, processes and reporting accuracySupporting budgeting, forecasting and cash flow managementBusiness partnering with operational and commercial stakeholdersAssisting with audit preparation and statutory requirementsSupporting ongoing systems/process improvement initiativesProviding financial insight to support decision-making across the business The successful candidate will ideally: Be ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualifiedHave previous experience as an Interim Financial Controller or senior finance leadBe comfortable within a growing SME or PE-backed environmentPossess strong stakeholder management an