Interim Financial Controller

WPR; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WPR is seeking an Interim Financial Controller for a 12-month fixed-term contract in Greater London. The candidate should have a strong technical background, preferably with experience in insurance audit, and possess qualifications like CA, ACA, ACCA, or CIMA. The role includes leading finance transformation initiatives, managing finance teams, and ensuring compliance with SOX and statutory reporting. Ideal applicants will have team management and mentoring skills, along with experience in financial reporting processes.

Qualifications

• Strong technical background in finance and insurance audit.

Responsibilities

• Lead group-wide finance transformation initiatives.
• Manage onshore and offshore finance teams.
• Oversee financial control and statutory reporting.

Skills

Team management

Mentoring abilities

Insurance background

Education

CA, ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified

Job description

WPR are working with a London based insurance business looking to secure an Interim Financial Controller. The client would preferably look to find a candidate with a strong technical background and a candidate from an insurance audit background. Team management and ability to mentor team members.

The role will be a 12 month fixed term contract and you will need to be able to start at short notice.

About the Role

As an Interim Financial Controller, you will play a key role in leading finance transformation initiatives and managing finance teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead group-wide finance transformation initiatives, including operating model redesign, process optimisation, ledger conversion, and reporting enhancement
• Manage onshore and offshore finance teams.
• Oversee financial control, SOX compliance, statutory reporting, and regulatory reporting requirements
• Direct preparation of financial statements under GAAP, including framework reconciliations
• Automate core financial reporting processes to improve efficiency, scalability, and management insight
• Manage the group month-end close and led the annual external audit process with senior stakeholders and auditors

Qualifications

Strong technical background and experience in insurance audit.

CA, ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified is essential.

Required Skills

Team management and mentoring abilities.

Insurance background.

Preferred Skills

Experience in finance transformation initiatives and financial reporting processes.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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