Interim Financial Controller

We’re currently working with a leading financial services business that is looking to appoint an experienced Interim Financial Controller on an initial 4-month contract.

This is a hands-on opportunity for a qualified accountant to take ownership of an established finance function while supporting a period of systems, process and technology transition.

The successful candidate will work closely with the wider finance team to ensure a smooth transition, maintain strong financial controls and bring greater structure and transparency to the existing processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the Financial Controller function and day-to-day finance processes

• Oversee monthly revenue accounting and month-end close

• Review and maintain balance sheet controls and revenue analysis

• Support the transition to a new technical ledger

• Assist with the integration of the ledger into Workday

• Review, refine and document existing finance processes and policies

• Provide greater governance and transparency around revenue accounting

• Work closely with the existing finance team throughout the transition and handover

• Support wider finance activities including reporting, budgeting and systems-related projects where required

About You

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualified accountant

• Strong background within a Financial Controller, Financial Accountant or Technical Accounting position

• Experience across revenue accounting, month-end and balance sheet controls

• Lloyd's, insurance broking or IBA experience highly desirable

• Good understanding of technical ledgers and financial processes

• Experience with finance systems, system implementations or process improvement would be beneficial

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail

• Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of a function

• Able to build effective relationships and work collaboratively with an established finance team

• Resilient and comfortable working in a changing environment