Interim Finance Controller - Systems & Reporting Lead

Butler-Rose; Daventry; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Butler-Rose is seeking an Interim Financial Controller in Daventry to lead the finance function on an interim basis. The role focuses on moving from a legacy system to Xero, payroll oversight, cash management, and robust management reporting.

The position requires professional qualifications (ACCA/CIMA/ACA or QBE) and distribution experience is considered. 4–6 months with a strong emphasis on process improvements and financial control.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACCA/CIMA/ACA or QBE or equivalent professional qualification.
• Experience of Xero highly advantageous.
• Interim 4–6 months while permanent recruitment is undertaken; distribution experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Assist with phased migration from legacy in-house system; oversee ongoing adoption of Xero.
• Payroll oversight: review and authorise payroll submissions from external provider for weekly and monthly cycles.
• Treasury and funding: manage short-term cash flow and intercompany financing arrangements.
• Management reporting: prepare and analyse quarterly group accounts for stakeholders.
• Forecasting and planning: maintain and update full-year forecasting framework.
• Cost allocation and accounting adjustments: prepare employee cost allocations and journal entries.
• Accounts payable and payments: oversee weekly payment cycle and ensure timely settlements.
• Year-end financial support: assist with year-end close and reporting for March 2026.
• Board-level reporting: provide financial analysis and commentary for board meetings.

Skills

Financial analysis

Stakeholder communication

Team leadership

Education

ACCA/CIMA/ACA or QBE

Tools

Xero

Excel

Job description

Butler-Rose is seeking an Interim Financial Controller in Daventry to lead the finance function on an interim basis. The role focuses on moving from a legacy system to Xero, payroll oversight, cash management, and robust management reporting.

The position requires professional qualifications (ACCA/CIMA/ACA or QBE) and distribution experience is considered. 4–6 months with a strong emphasis on process improvements and financial control.