Hire a Financial Controller
Managing your company’s finances requires more than bookkeeping. It demands expert oversight and strategic insight. Whether you require a Fractional Controller, a part time financial controller, or an interim controller, Hire CFO provides flexible solutions tailored to your organisational needs. Our experienced controllers deliver accurate reporting, strengthen financial controls, and ensure your accounting processes support sustainable growth.
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The Role and Responsibilities of a Controller
A Financial Controller plays a critical role in bridging the gap between daily accounting and high-level financial strategy. By working on a part-time or flexible basis, they provide the expertise your business needs without the expense of a full-time hire. Key responsibilities include:
- Delivering timely and accurate financial reports to give leadership a clear view of performance.
- Establishing and maintaining strong internal controls to reduce risk, prevent errors, and ensure compliance.
- Developing budgets and forecasts that provide actionable insights for smarter business decisions.
- Monitoring and managing cash flow to maintain financial stability and support growth.
- Streamlining accounting systems and processes to improve efficiency and eliminate bottlenecks.
Part-time financial controllers provide oversight and strategy, making them essential for businesses needing financial discipline without a full-time hire. With flexible options, they adapt to your company’s stage and goals, ensuring the leadership needed to scale confidently.
How Can a Controller Support Your Business?
A Fractional Controller gives growing businesses access to financial expertise without the cost of a full-time hire. Whether you need a part-time controller to oversee reporting and cash flow or an interim controller to provide stability during a transition, these professionals bring structure and insight to your accounting operations. They ensure accurate reporting, tighter controls, and better forecasting, helping leadership make smarter, data-driven decisions.
By working on a flexible basis, a Financial Controller adapts to your company’s needs. This approach allows businesses to strengthen financial processes, improve efficiency, and build confidence, whilst enabling them to scale at the right pace. For organisations not ready to commit to a full-time hire, this model delivers the right balance of expertise, flexibility, and value.
How We Connect Businesses With Their Ideal Candidate
At Hire CFO, we take the time to understand your business, its financial challenges, and long-term goals. By assessing your needs, we match you with a qualified part-time controller who has the right expertise and industry experience. Our Fractional Controller hiring process ensures you gain more than just technical skills. You gain a trusted financial partner who fits into your team and provides the expert financial leadership needed to move your business forward.
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Financial Controllers: Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Fractional Controller?
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How does a Part Time Controller differ from a Full Time Controller?
Part time financial controllers provide the same level of expertise as full-time controllers, but work based on your business’s schedule requirements. This approach aims to reduce overhead while ensuring your company benefits from high-level financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting, without committing to a permanent, full-time salary.
What types of businesses can benefit from hiring a part-time controller?
Businesses experiencing growth, transitions, or fluctuating workloads can benefit from hiring a part time financial controller. They provide targeted financial expertise exactly when needed, helping companies make informed decisions, optimise resources, and maintain financial stability. Fractional Controllers provide expert leadership to guide growth and strategy.
Can a Part Time Financial Controller work remotely?
Yes. Many part time financial controllers provide remote support, using secure systems to manage accounting, reporting, and analysis without being onsite full-time. Remote Financial Controllers are especially beneficial for businesses that seek flexible expertise across multiple locations or want to reduce office overheads whilst maintaining strong financial leadership.
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In addition to providing part-time and interim financial controllers for businesses, we also offer a range of expert financial solutions. Some of the other financial roles we can offer include: