Financial Controller - 6m FTC

JR United Kingdom; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services organization seeks an Interim Financial Controller for a 6-month contract in Sheffield. The ideal candidate will manage a team, oversee financial operations, and ensure regulatory compliance, with flexibility for hybrid working arrangements. This role offers a competitive salary up to £90K, alongside further employee benefits.

Benefits

5% matched pension

Parking permit

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• At least 5 years PQE in a financial role.
• Experience in a PRA-regulated financial services business, preferably a mortgage lender.
• Strong leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage month and year-end reporting processes.
• Oversee the ALMIS system and treasury operations.
• Prepare financial reports for the Board.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Risk Evaluation

Regulatory Compliance

Management Reporting

Treasury Systems Knowledge

Excel Proficiency

Education

Qualified Accountant

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Financial Controller - 6m FTC, Sheffield, South Yorkshire

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Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

To £90K Dependent on Experience

Nottinghamshire

Hybrid

Our client is a highly respected financial services organisation (Mortgage & Savings). Due to a restructure, they are recruiting for an Interim Financial Controller for a 6-month period. The role requires immediate availability and the ability to travel to their Head Office in the East Midlands on Mondays and Tuesdays, with Wed-Fri working from home. A handover period will be provided.

The Financial Controller will oversee a team of 4 (including 2 direct reports) and manage core financial operations such as treasury back office, accounts payable, payments, reconciliations, financial risk evaluation, regulatory compliance, financial statement preparation, auditing coordination, and ensuring the accuracy of financial information, including tax matters supported by third parties.

Responsibilities include:

• Managing month and year-end reporting processes, liaising with auditors.
• Controlling the ALMIS system and treasury back office.
• Understanding and signing off regulatory returns (in the absence of the FD).
• Preparing financial reports for the Board and committees.
• Producing ICAAP and Recovery Plans within the 6-month period.
• Overseeing FRS 102 reporting models, bad debt provisions, and hedge accounting.
• Ensuring readiness for compliance with FRS102 changes, such as lease accounting.

Requirements:

• Qualified Accountant with at least 5 years PQE.
• Experience in a PRA-regulated financial services business, preferably a mortgage lender.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing a team.
• Knowledge of PRA regulation including ICAAP & ILAAP.
• Understanding of ALMIS treasury system.
• Proficiency in Excel and MI reporting.

In return, the company offers hybrid working, a 5% matched pension, parking permit, and other benefits. This is an excellent opportunity to work for a customer-focused lender during a period of investment and change. If you are immediately available with Financial Controller experience within a PRA-regulated lender, please apply now. We will respond promptly.