Financial Controller Interim NEW

Cedar is partnered with a fast-growing financial services firm to appoint a Financial Controller for its Bristol-based finance team. Offered on a 12-month fixed-term contract, this role pays £75,000 to £85,000 per annum and operates on a hybrid basis from Central Bristol.

The Business

Backed by long-term institutional investors, this organisation has built a significant presence within its market through a combination of strategic acquisitions, operational investment, and sustained organic growth.

With finance at the centre of that journey, the business is continuing to strengthen its control environment, reporting capability, and operational infrastructure. This role sits within a high-calibre finance function that works closely with senior leadership to support growth, integration activity, and ongoing transformation initiatives.

The environment is collaborative, commercially minded, and suited to individuals who enjoy operating within a changing business where they can influence outcomes and drive improvements.

The Opportunity

The Financial Controller will take ownership of a broad range of financial control, reporting, and governance activities, ensuring accurate financial information, strong controls, and effective delivery across multiple entities.

Alongside core controllership responsibilities, the role will support business change initiatives, acquisition integration, and the continued evolution of finance processes and reporting frameworks.

Key responsibilities include:

• Ownership of month-end close activities and oversight of financial reporting deliverables
• Reviewing balance sheet integrity, reconciliations, journals, and control processes across multiple entities
• Supporting statutory reporting requirements and coordinating audit activity with external advisers
• Ensuring appropriate governance, compliance, and financial controls are maintained across the business
• Partnering with operational and finance stakeholders to improve reporting quality and financial visibility
• Supporting the integration of newly acquired businesses into group finance processes and controls
• Identifying opportunities to streamline reporting cycles and strengthen financial processes
• Providing leadership and technical guidance to members of the wider finance team
• Supporting regulatory and corporate reporting requirements where required
• Producing financial analysis and insight to support senior management decision making

Candidate Profile

• Recognised accounting qualified, e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA, etc
• Strong financial control background gained within a complex corporate environment
• Experience overseeing statutory reporting, audit processes, and financial governance
• Comfortable operating within a growing, multi-entity business structure
• Strong technical accounting capability combined with a pragmatic and commercial mindset
• Previous experience managing, mentoring, or developing finance professionals
• Able to build credibility quickly with both finance and non-finance stakeholders
• Naturally organised, detail-oriented, and capable of managing competing priorities

Salary & Benefits

The Financial Controller position offers a salary of £75,000 to £85,000 plus benefits and hybrid working from Central Bristol.

Additional benefits include:

• Exposure to a large, complex and growing financial services organisation
• Involvement in transformation and acquisition-related projects
• Direct interaction with senior finance leadership
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements
• A supportive and collaborative culture focused on continuous improvement
• Strong opportunities for professional growth and development