Controls & Compliance Lead (Hybrid, 12-Week Contract)

Anne Corder Recruitment; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Office in Kings Lynn or Peterborough

Job summary

Anne Corder Recruitment is assisting a key client in finding a Controls & Compliance Analyst for a 3-month temporary assignment in the UK. You will lead financial controls, compliance and process improvement across regions, supporting the Finance Director and regional teams to meet reporting deadlines.

The role requires confidence, independence and a strong understanding of finance processes, with AAT part-qualified or fully qualified status desirable. Hybrid working and immediate start offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial controls and control frameworks.
• Strong understanding of finance processes and reporting.
• AAT part-qualified or fully qualified status desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead controls improvement projects and ensure regional consistency.
• Monitor compliance with financial controls and reporting frameworks.
• Prepare quarterly controls review presentations and follow up on actions.
• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations, reviews and inventory counts.
• Support finance and production with high-quality inventory processes.
• Lead statutory year-end close and train the finance team.
• Support processes including statutory accounting, tax submissions, insurance returns, R&D tax claims and other reporting.
• Identify and implement ERP/financial system improvements.
• Find opportunities to improve efficiency, strengthen controls and cut costs.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders and offer practical solutions.

Skills

Financial controls

Compliance

Process improvement

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

AAT part-qualified or fully qualified

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Anne Corder Recruitment is assisting a key client in finding a Controls & Compliance Analyst for a 3-month temporary assignment in the UK. You will lead financial controls, compliance and process improvement across regions, supporting the Finance Director and regional teams to meet reporting deadlines.

The role requires confidence, independence and a strong understanding of finance processes, with AAT part-qualified or fully qualified status desirable. Hybrid working and immediate start offered.