Financial Controller

Overview

An established multi-site service organisation is seeking an experienced Interim Financial Controller to support the finance function during a key period. This is a hands on role suited to someone who enjoys bringing structure, clarity and control to a busy finance environment.

Working closely with the senior leadership team, the Financial Controller will take ownership of financial reporting, strengthen processes where needed and ensure the finance function is operating efficiently. The role requires someone comfortable operating both strategically and within the detail.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of the monthly management accounts process, ensuring reports are produced accurately and on time

• Overseeing month end and year end close including balance sheet reconciliations, journals and maintaining strong financial controls

• Managing the day to day running of the finance function and supporting members of the finance team across transactional and reporting activities

• Providing financial insight and performance analysis to senior stakeholders

• Supporting budgeting and forecasting processes and delivering clear variance analysis

• Monitoring cashflow and working capital while ensuring appropriate controls are in place

• Reviewing finance processes and identifying opportunities to improve reporting, controls and efficiency

• Supporting the external audit process and ensuring financial records are well prepared and compliant with statutory requirements

Candidate Profile

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)

• Previous experience operating as a Financial Controller or senior finance lead

• Strong technical accounting knowledge and experience overseeing financial reporting and month end processes

• Experience managing or supporting finance teams in a busy operational environment

• Strong Excel and finance systems experience

• Ability to quickly assess processes, prioritise effectively and bring stability to a finance function

• Experience within a multi-site or service-led organisation would be advantageous