Financial Controller - 6m FTC

JR United Kingdom; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected financial services organization is seeking an Interim Financial Controller for a 6-month contract in Preston. The role involves leading a team in managing financial operations, reporting, compliance, and risk management. This position suits a qualified accountant with significant experience in PRA-regulated services and leadership skills. Offers include hybrid working arrangements and additional benefits.

Benefits

5% matched pension

Parking permit

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with at least 5 years PQE.
• Experience in PRA-regulated financial services, preferably mortgage lending.
• Understanding of ALMIS treasury system.

Responsibilities

• Manage month and year-end reporting, liaising with auditors.
• Oversee financial operations including treasury back office and accounts payable.
• Prepare reports for the Board and committees.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Reporting

Risk Management

Compliance

Excel

Education

Qualified Accountant

Tools

ALMIS

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Financial Controller - 6m FTC, Preston, Lancashire

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Location:

Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

Salary: Up to £90K, dependent on experience

Location: Nottinghamshire

Work Arrangement: Hybrid (Mondays and Tuesdays at Head Office, rest from home)

Our client, a respected financial services organization specializing in Mortgage & Savings, is recruiting for an Interim Financial Controller for a 6-month period due to restructuring. Immediate availability is required. The role involves managing a team of 4, overseeing financial operations including treasury back office, accounts payable, payments, and reconciliations. Responsibilities include financial reporting, risk management, compliance, auditing, and tax support.

Responsibilities:

• Manage month and year-end reporting, liaising with auditors.
• Control of ALMIS system and treasury operations.
• Understand and sign off regulatory returns in the absence of the FD.
• Prepare reports for the Board and committees.
• Produce ICAAP and Recovery Plan if needed.
• Oversee FRS 102 reporting, bad debt provision, hedge accounting, and compliance with lease accounting changes.

Requirements:

• Qualified Accountant with at least 5 years PQE.
• Experience in PRA-regulated financial services, preferably mortgage lending.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Knowledge of PRA regulations, ICAAP & ILAAP.
• Understanding of ALMIS treasury system.
• Excel and Management Information skills.

Offers include hybrid working, 5% matched pension, parking permit, and other benefits. If you are immediately available with relevant experience, apply now.