Interim Financial Controller
UK Financial Services | Transformation Environment
The Opportunity
A high‑impact interim role for a senior finance professional to own and safeguard financial reporting during a critical transformation phase. You'll act as the accountable owner of reported results, providing confidence, control and leadership across the finance function.
Key Responsibilities
- Full ownership of financial reporting, ensuring accuracy, robustness and compliance with UK GAAP
- Delivery of monthly management accounts and statutory accounts, including leading audit engagement
- Treasury and cashflow management: forecasting, liquidity oversight and cash controls
- Maintaining a strong control, governance and audit framework; drafting technical accounting papers for senior committees
- Close partnership with FP&A to align actuals, budgets and forecasts; ownership of entity and business‑unit financial statements
- Active contribution to finance transformation, systems enhancement and automation initiatives
- Responsible for a team of 4
About You
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
- Strong, hands‑on UK GAAP statutory reporting background
- Proven experience leading finance teams and operating at senior stakeholder level
- Strong systems experience
- Pragmatic, delivery‑focused and confident in an interim / change environment
- Background in financial services
Why Apply
- True ownership and visibility at senior level
- Play a key role in a live finance and systems transformation
- Hands‑on, impactful work with immediate responsibility
Location & Commitment
- 2-3 days per week on‑site
- Interim assignment
Ideal for experienced Financial Controllers looking for a senior, delivery‑led interim role with real influence.
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