Interim Divisional Finance Controller - Transformation Lead

Marks Sattin Ltd; Oldham; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Marks Sattin Ltd is seeking an Interim Divisional Financial Controller for a 6- to 9-month assignment in North Manchester, operating in a hybrid setup with a strong office presence preferred.

You will own the divisional P&L and Balance Sheet, lead month-end close and financial controls, and drive finance transformation initiatives while partnering with senior stakeholders to deliver a significant change programme across a complex service-based environment.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Technically strong with excellent financial control experience.
• Experienced in large, complex service-based businesses.
• Comfortable working 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 stakeholders at 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 within a high-volume service-led environment.
• Partner with senior stakeholders across finance and operations.
• Lead and develop members of the finance team through a period of change.
• Implement sustainable solutions rather than short-term workarounds.

Skills

Financial reporting

Financial controls

IFRS 15

Stakeholder management

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Job description

Marks Sattin Ltd is seeking an Interim Divisional Financial Controller for a 6- to 9-month assignment in North Manchester, operating in a hybrid setup with a strong office presence preferred.

You will own the divisional P&L and Balance Sheet, lead month-end close and financial controls, and drive finance transformation initiatives while partnering with senior stakeholders to deliver a significant change programme across a complex service-based environment.