Interim Financial Controller

Brewer Morris; Greater London; On-site; GBP 79,796 - 104,703; Full time

Job summary

Brewer Morris is partnering with a rapidly expanding consumer-facing business to appoint an experienced Interim Financial Controller on an initial 6-month contract. This hands-on leadership role reports to the Finance Director and manages a multi-site operation during a period of growth.

The successful candidate will own the financial control function, ensure robust reporting, lead the finance team and collaborate with senior stakeholders to drive performance and improvements.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with strong technical accounting background.
• Proven FC experience in fast-paced environment with UK GAAP knowledge.
• Experience handling month-end, year-end and audits.
• Ability to lead and develop finance teams and manage stakeholders.
• Hands-on, proactive approach in a growing multi-site business.
• Experience in hospitality/retail or multi-site environments is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial control function with timely reporting.
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes.
• Oversee statutory accounts preparation, audit management and compliance.
• Maintain strong balance sheet controls and reconciliations.
• Partner with the Finance Director on performance and strategy.
• Review and enhance financial processes, controls and reporting frameworks.
• Lead and develop a team of AP and management accountants.
• Support growth, operations improvements and finance projects.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to provide financial insight.

Skills

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

Financial Controller experience

UK GAAP/FRS 102 expertise

Month-end & year-end close

Stakeholder management

Sage Intacct / cloud finance systems

Education

ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualification

Tools

Sage Intacct

Job description

Interim Financial Controller

West London | Hybrid (3 days onsite)

£500 per day

We are partnering exclusively with a rapidly expanding consumer-facing business to appoint an experienced Interim Financial Controller on an initial 6-month contract. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, this is a hands-on leadership role supporting a growing multi-site operation during a period of significant expansion. The successful candidate will take ownership of the financial control function, ensure robust reporting processes are maintained, and lead an established finance team through a key transition period.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the financial control function, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting
• Manage the month-end and year-end close processes
• Oversee statutory accounts preparation, audit management and compliance activities
• Maintain strong balance sheet controls and reconciliations
• Partner with the Finance Director to support business performance and strategic initiatives
• Review and enhance financial processes, controls and reporting frameworks
• Lead and develop a team of AP and management accountants
• Support ongoing business growth, operational improvements and finance projects
• Work closely with stakeholders across the business to provide financial insight and support

Skills & Qualifications:

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified
• Proven Financial Controller experience within a fast-paced environment
• Strong technical accounting background with expertise in statutory reporting and financial controls (UK GAAP, FRS 102)
• Previous responsibility for month-end, year-end and audit processes
• Experience leading and developing finance teams
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• A proactive and hands-on approach with the ability to operate effectively in a growing business
• Experience in Hospitality, retail, leisure or other multi-site environments is highly advantageous
• Exposure to Sage Intacct or similar cloud-based finance systems

This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-growth business at an exciting stage of its journey, working closely with senior leadership and making an immediate impact within the finance function.

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