5 Common Mistakes When Hiring an Interim Financial Controller

Whether its maternity leave, sickness or bridging the gap before your new permanent recruit can start, most businesses will need to cover for their Financial Controller (FC) at some point. But it’s easy to overlook just how much is at stake. The Financial Controller role touches everything – from your finance team and funders to your customers, suppliers, and even your own leadership.

Avoiding the Usual Traps

In this video, David Clark, Director of Interim and Transformation at Headstar, shares the top five mistakes businesses make when hiring an interim FC. He offers practical advice on ensuring you get the right interim in place: someone who can lead your team, manage operations, and communicate with the board—without falling into the common traps.

Watch the full video below to make sure you avoid the usual traps and get it right first time.

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