Interim Financial Controller

Michael Page; Harrow; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an Interim Financial Controller based in West London. This role involves managing the year-end close process, preparing financial statements, and supervising a small finance team. Candidates should be ACA or ACCA qualified with proven experience in financial reporting and consolidations. The position offers a hybrid working model and the chance to gain valuable experience in a fast-growing organization.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Temporary role offering flexibility

Opportunity to work within a respected organization

Qualifications

• Proven experience in year-end reporting and consolidations.
• Highly proficient in Excel, able to manipulate and analyze complex data.
• Hands-on, detail-oriented, able to operate effectively in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the year-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• Prepare and review financial statements in line with statutory requirements.
• Supervise and mentor a team of finance staff.

Skills

Financial reporting

Leadership

Excel

Technical accounting

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification

Job description

The Interim Financial Controller will provide critical support through the year-end process. This role will oversee the production of financial statements, trial balance preparation, and group consolidations, ensuring accuracy and compliance in a fast-paced, private equity-backed environment.

Client Details

Our client is a very reputable organisation based in West London, which is PE backed and growing rapidly through acquisition.

Description

Key areas of responsibility:

• Lead the year-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• Prepare and review financial statements in line with statutory requirements.
• Manage the trial balance and group consolidations, ensuring integrity of financial data.
• Provide hands‑on technical expertise, diving into detail where required.
• Supervise and mentor a team of 3 finance staff, fostering strong performance and collaboration.
• Liaise with auditors and stakeholders to ensure smooth year‑end delivery.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and financial reporting standards.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure alignment with financial goals.
• Handle ad‑hoc financial projects and reporting as required.

Profile

A successful Interim Financial Controller should have:

• ACA or ACCA qualified, with strong technical accounting knowledge.
• Proven experience in year‑end reporting and consolidations.
• Highly proficient in Excel, with the ability to manipulate and analyse complex data.
• Hands‑on, detail‑oriented, and able to operate effectively in a dynamic PE‑backed environment.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing small finance teams.

Job Offer

• Hybrid working model - 3 days in the office.
• Temporary role offering flexibility and valuable experience.
• Opportunity to work within a respected fast growing organisation.
• Located in West London, with access to excellent transport links.