Financial Controller - 6m FTC

JR United Kingdom; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in financial services is seeking an Interim Financial Controller for a 6-month contract. The role involves managing financial operations, overseeing a team, and ensuring regulatory compliance, while benefiting from a hybrid working arrangement. This is an ideal opportunity for qualified accountants looking to contribute to an organization during a period of growth.

Benefits

Hybrid working

5% matched pension

Parking permit

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with at least 5 years PQE.
• Experience in PRA regulated financial services.
• Strong leadership skills and experience managing a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage month and year-end reporting processes.
• Oversee treasury back office and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Prepare financial statements and reports for the Board.

Skills

Leadership

Compliance Knowledge

Financial Analysis

Reporting

Excel Proficiency

Education

Qualified Accountant

Tools

ALMIS Treasury System

Management Information Systems

Job description

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Financial Controller - 6m FTC, Swindon, Wiltshire

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Location: Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

To £90K Dependent on Experience

Location: 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 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 manage a team of 4 (including 2 direct reports) and oversee financial operations including treasury back office, accounts payable, payments, and reconciliations. The role involves evaluating financial risks, ensuring regulatory compliance, preparing financial statements, coordinating audits, and managing 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 reports for the Board and committees.
• Producing ICAAP and Recovery Plan within the 6 months.
• Overseeing FRS 102 reporting, bad debt provisions, and hedge accounting.
• Ensuring readiness for FRS102 changes such as lease accounting.

Requirements:

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

In return, the company offers 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, please apply now.