Interim Divisional Controller: Finance Transformation Lead

Marks Sattin (UK) Ltd; Oldham; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Marks Sattin (UK) Ltd is recruiting for an Interim Divisional Financial Controller (FTC) in North Manchester, hybrid with a strong office presence preferred. The 6-9 month assignment will oversee the divisional P&L and balance sheet while delivering a significant finance transformation programme.

You will lead month-end close, governance and controls, support year-end and audits, and partner with senior stakeholders to drive improvements across a complex service-based environment.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent.
• Technically strong with financial control experience.
• Experience in large, complex service-based businesses.
• Comfortable with revenue recognition, accruals and IFRS 15 principles.
• Commercially aware and able to translate financial information into business actions.
• Energetic, pragmatic and delivery-focused.
• Confident influencing Finance Director, CFO and operational leadership level.

Responsibilities

• Own the divisional P&L and Balance Sheet.
• Lead month-end close, reporting and financial controls.
• Support year-end and audit processes.
• Drive finance transformation initiatives and process improvements.
• Ensure strong governance, compliance and financial control.
• Manage revenue recognition, WIP and accrual accounting in a high-volume, service-led environment.
• Partner with senior stakeholders across finance and operations.
• Lead and develop the finance team through a period of change.
• Implement sustainable solutions rather than short-term workarounds.

Skills

Financial control

Stakeholder influence

Change leadership

Month-end close

IFRS 15

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Job description

Marks Sattin (UK) Ltd is recruiting for an Interim Divisional Financial Controller (FTC) in North Manchester, hybrid with a strong office presence preferred. The 6-9 month assignment will oversee the divisional P&L and balance sheet while delivering a significant finance transformation programme.

You will lead month-end close, governance and controls, support year-end and audits, and partner with senior stakeholders to drive improvements across a complex service-based environment.