Interim Finance Controller: Sage System Stabilisation Lead

Brewer Morris; England; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an Interim Financial Controller in Essex (Hybrid) for an urgent role. The successful candidate will provide hands-on support following a recent finance system implementation, focusing on stabilizing operations and ensuring seamless finance activities. Responsibilities include managing month-end close processes, overseeing data migration, and providing leadership to the finance team. Candidates must be a qualified accountant with proven experience in a senior finance role and specific expertise in Sage implementation.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in a senior finance role as a Group Financial Controller.
• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) required.
• Proven ability to lead and support teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead and optimise Sage system configuration for accurate reporting.
• Oversee data migration and ensure integrity of financial information.
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes.

Skills

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Experience with implementation of Sage

Strong technical accounting skills

Ability to manage complex data migration

Job description

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an Interim Financial Controller in Essex (Hybrid) for an urgent role. The successful candidate will provide hands-on support following a recent finance system implementation, focusing on stabilizing operations and ensuring seamless finance activities. Responsibilities include managing month-end close processes, overseeing data migration, and providing leadership to the finance team. Candidates must be a qualified accountant with proven experience in a senior finance role and specific expertise in Sage implementation.