Interim Financial Controller

SwankyApple Ltd.; Exeter; On-site; GBP 92,250 - 138,375; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Immediate start available

Exposure to senior leadership

Collaborative environment

Job summary

SwankyApple Ltd. in Exeter is seeking an Interim Financial Controller on an initial six-month contract to support the CFO and strengthen financial controls.

This hands-on role requires ACA or ACCA qualification, with responsibility for monthly management accounts, financial reporting to senior stakeholders and overseeing year-end audit preparations.

The role is hybrid, with 2–3 days in the Exeter office, and an immediate start available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified.
• Strong technical accounting and financial reporting background.
• Hands-on finance experience in reporting and management accounting.
• Excellent organisation and communication skills.
• Experience in professional services or project-based environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance function on a day-to-day basis.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and deliver accurate financial reporting to senior stakeholders.
• Monitor cash flow and ensure statutory and payroll obligations are met.
• Oversee financial reporting, month-end close and statutory accounting processes.
• Support audit delivery and act as a key point of contact for external advisors.
• Prepare and review technical accounting papers, accounting treatments and financial disclosures.
• Drive improvements in financial controls, processes and reporting quality.
• Maintain strong balance sheet control and governance across the group.
• Support senior stakeholders with financial analysis and decision-making.

Skills

Technical accounting

Financial reporting

Hands-on finance

Stakeholder communication

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification

Job description

Why Swanky

Swanky is one of the most experienced Shopify Plus agencies in the world, known for delivering high-impact ecommerce solutions for ambitious retailers. We work at the forefront of the ecosystem, building out best-in-class implementations and solving complex problems for clients across sectors and geographies.

About the Role

Following private equity investment we are growing the group finance function to support our growth plans. We are looking for an Interim Financial Controller on an initial six-month contract.

This is a hands-on role supporting the CFO and will suit a technically strong, qualified accountant who is comfortable operating in a hands-on environment and working across both reporting and management accounting.

You will play a key role in leading and supporting the finance function on a day-to-day basis, preparing management information, implementing financial processes and controls and overseeing annual audit and accounts preparation. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative business environment and make a meaningful impact by strengthening financial controls, reporting, and operational efficiency.

This is a hybrid role, typically requiring 2‑3 days per week in our Exeter office. Applications are welcome from candidates located outside Exeter seeking a remote role who can spend time on site during the first month of the contract. If you are an experienced finance professional available at short notice and looking for an opportunity to make a significant impact within a dynamic organisation, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the finance function on a day-to-day basis.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and deliver accurate financial reporting to senior stakeholders.
• Monitor cash flow and ensure statutory and payroll obligations are met.
• Oversee financial reporting, month‑end close and statutory accounting processes.
• Support audit delivery and act as a key point of contact for external advisors.
• Prepare and review technical accounting papers, accounting treatments and financial disclosures.
• Drive improvements in financial controls, processes and reporting quality.
• Maintain strong balance sheet control and governance across the group.
• Support senior stakeholders with financial analysis and decision‑making.

About you

• ACA or ACCA qualified.
• Strong technical accounting, operational and financial reporting background.
• Comfortable operating in a hands‑on environment and working across both reporting and management accounting.
• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and communication abilities.
• Experience within a professional services, consultancy or project based business is ideal but not essential.

What we offer

• Competitive daily rate
• Hybrid working arrangement.
• Opportunity to make an immediate impact within a growing organisation.
• Exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision‑making.
• Collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Immediate start available.