Interim Financial Controller

Elevation Recruitment Group; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevation Recruitment Group is seeking an Interim Financial Controller for a Derbyshire business on a 12-month fixed term contract. The role leads the finance function, owning monthly and annual reporting, governance and controls, with clear leadership of an established finance team.

The position requires a qualified accountant with extensive post-qualification experience, and a strong technical background in financial reporting, audit and controls.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with post-qualification experience (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).
• Proven track record in a senior Financial Controller or similar leadership role.
• Strong technical accounting background with extensive financial reporting, audit and controls experience.
• Experience leading finance teams within large or complex organisations.
• Confident, credible and hands-on with ability to take ownership from day one.

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance function, providing direction, oversight and development to the team.
• Take overall responsibility for monthly and annual financial reporting, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
• Oversee statutory accounts, external audit and compliance with accounting standards.
• Maintain and strengthen financial controls, balance sheet integrity and governance.
• Oversee cash flow, working capital and key financial reporting requirements.
• Drive improvements in financial processes, systems and reporting to ensure robustness and efficiency.
• Work closely with senior leadership and Group Finance to meet reporting obligations.

Skills

Qualified accountant

Senior leadership

Financial reporting

Audit & controls

Team leadership

Job description

Interim Financial Controller
12 Month FTC
Derbyshire
£70,000 - £80,000

Elevation Recruitment Group are delighted to be recruiting for an experienced Financial Controller to join a large, growing business based in Derbyshire on a 12-month fixed term contract.

This is a senior appointment requiring a technically strong Financial Controller who can take full ownership of financial reporting, governance and controls, whilst providing leadership to an established finance team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the finance function, providing direction, oversight and development to the team.

• Take overall responsibility for monthly and annual financial reporting, ensuring accuracy, integrity and timely delivery.

• Oversee statutory accounts, external audit and compliance with relevant accounting standards.

• Maintain and strengthen financial controls, balance sheet integrity and financial governance.

• Oversee cash flow, working capital and key financial reporting requirements.

• Drive improvements in financial processes, systems and reporting, ensuring the function remains robust and efficient.

• Work closely with senior leadership and Group Finance to ensure financial reporting obligations are met.

Key Skills:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with significant post-qualification experience.

• Proven track record in a senior Financial Controller or similar leadership position.

• Strong technical accounting background with extensive experience of financial reporting, audit and controls.

• Experience leading finance teams within a large or complex organisation.

• Confident, credible and hands-on, with the ability to take ownership and deliver from day one.