Interim Finance Controller ERP Optimisation (Construction)

JSS; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 95,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Bonus

Benefits

Hybrid work

Job summary

JSS are exclusively partnering our client near Watford to recruit an experienced Interim Financial Controller to lead the optimisation of finance processes following the implementation of a new ERP system. Construction or Infrastructure experience is essential.

The role focuses on enhancing month-end close efficiency, improving management reporting and variance analysis, and driving automation across core finance activities, with hybrid working typically 3–4 days in office and a 12‑month fixed

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Experience in construction or infrastructure is a strong advantage.
• Significant experience improving month-end close processes and management reporting.
• Experience working in newly implemented ERP environments.
• Strong background in financial controls, process improvement and finance transformation.
• Demonstrated success delivering automation.

Responsibilities

• Review and optimise the month-end close process to reduce reporting timelines and improve accuracy.
• Identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies within the finance function.
• Implement best-practice close procedures, reconciliations and control frameworks.
• Develop and monitor close KPIs to drive continuous improvement.
• Develop ERP-based reporting outputs, reducing reliance on spreadsheets.
• Lead post-implementation ERP optimisation activities with training where needed.
• Review system configuration and reporting structures for alignment with business needs.
• Drive automation of journals, reconciliations, reporting and routine processes.
• Partner with IT to maximise COINS ERP functionality.
• Project-manage improvement activities and update senior management regularly.

Skills

Month-end close improvement

Management reporting

Process automation

Financial controls

ERP optimisation

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

COINS ERP

ERP systems

Job description

JSS are exclusively partnering our client near Watford to recruit an experienced Interim Financial Controller to lead the optimisation of finance processes following the implementation of a new ERP system. Construction or Infrastructure experience is essential.

The role focuses on enhancing month-end close efficiency, improving management reporting and variance analysis, and driving automation across core finance activities, with hybrid working typically 3–4 days in office and a 12‑month fixed