Financial Controller - 6m FTC

JR United Kingdom; Stoke-on-Trent; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A highly respected financial services organization in the UK is seeking an Interim Financial Controller for a 6-month position. The role involves overseeing financial operations, managing a team, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Benefits include hybrid working and a competitive salary, ideal for qualified accountants with a strong background in PRA-regulated lending.

Benefits

Hybrid working

5% matched pension

Parking permit

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with at least 5 years PQE.
• Experience in PRA-regulated financial services, preferably mortgage lending.
• Strong leadership skills and compliance knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Manage month and year-end reporting, liaising with auditors.
• Control of the ALMIS system and treasury back office.
• Prepare financial statements and reports for the Board.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Financial reporting

Risk evaluation

Excel

Education

Qualified Accountant

Tools

ALMIS treasury system

Job description

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stoke-on-trent, United Kingdom

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Posted:

04.06.2025

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19.07.2025

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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. You must be immediately available and able to travel to their Head Office in the East Midlands on Mondays and Tuesdays; Wednesday to Friday working from home. There will be a handover period.

The role involves managing a team of 4 (2 direct reports) and overseeing the financial operations, including treasury back office, accounts payable, payments, and reconciliations. Responsibilities also include evaluating financial risks, ensuring regulatory compliance, preparing financial statements, coordinating audits, and managing tax information (with support from third parties).

Responsibilities of the Financial Controller:

• Manage month and year-end reporting, liaising with auditors.
• Control of the ALMIS system and treasury back office.
• 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 required within 6 months.
• Oversee FRS 102 reporting, bad debt provisions, and hedge accounting.
• Ensure compliance with FRS102 changes, including lease accounting.

Requirements of the Financial Controller:

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

Benefits include hybrid working, a 5% matched pension, parking permit, and other benefits. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a customer-focused lender during a period of growth and change. If you are immediately available and have relevant experience as a Financial Controller within a PRA-regulated lender, please apply now.