Interim Financial Controller

Nxtgen Recruitment; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 92,250 - 147,600; Full time

Job summary

NXTGEN Recruitment are assisting an international business to hire an Interim Financial Controller for a three-month assignment in Suffolk. You will own the year-end audit, coordinate the External Auditors and drive the Annual Report & Accounts under tight deadlines.

Ideal candidates will be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with a proven track record of leading external audits and delivering high-quality statutory reporting within a multi-entity structure.

Qualifications

• Experience leading external audits through to completion.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge under UK IFRS.
• Experience in multi-entity reporting environments.
• Ability to work with senior stakeholders and Directors.

Responsibilities

• Own the year-end audit process and be the main contact for external auditors.
• Manage audit timetable, information requests and reporting deadlines.
• Lead preparation and review of the Group Annual Report & Accounts.
• Prepare statutory financial statements in line with UK IFRS.
• Support technical accounting papers and disclosures when required.
• Collaborate with Finance Director and Board throughout the cycle.
• Coordinate financial data across entities to support group reporting.
• Identify and resolve technical accounting issues as they arise.

Skills

Financial reporting

External audits

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Job description

Interim Financial Controller

Suffolk 3-6 Month Contract Day Rate / Fixed-Term Considered

NXTGEN are delighted to be partnering with a growing, international business to recruit an experienced Interim Financial Controller for an initial three-month assignment.

Joining at a critical point in the financial reporting cycle, you’ll take ownership of the Group’s year end audit and play a key role in delivering the Annual Report & Accounts to a fixed reporting deadline. This is a hands‑on assignment that requires someone who can quickly embed themselves into the business, build credibility with senior stakeholders and lead the reporting process with minimal handover.

This opportunity would suit an experienced interim who thrives in fast‑paced environments, enjoys taking ownership and has a proven track record of delivering high‑quality financial reporting under pressure.

The Role

As Interim Financial Controller, you’ll be responsible for leading the Group’s financial reporting process during a business‑critical period, including:

• Taking ownership of the year‑end audit, acting as the primary point of contact for the external auditors throughout the engagement.
• Managing the audit timetable, coordinating information requests and ensuring key reporting deadlines are achieved.
• Leading the preparation, review and completion of the Group’s Annual Report & Accounts.
• Preparing and reviewing statutory financial statements, ensuring compliance with UK‑adopted IFRS and relevant reporting standards.
• Supporting the preparation of technical accounting papers and statutory disclosures where required.
• Working closely with the Finance Director, Board and external advisers throughout the reporting process.
• Coordinating financial information across multiple entities to support Group reporting requirements.
• Identifying and resolving technical accounting and reporting issues as they arise.
• Ensuring a smooth and well‑documented handover at the conclusion of the assignment.

About You

We’re looking for an experienced finance professional who can make an immediate impact from day one.

You’ll ideally be:

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.
• An experienced Financial Controller or Financial Reporting professional with a proven track record of leading external audits through to completion.
• Technically strong, with an excellent understanding of UK‑adopted IFRS and statutory financial reporting.
• Experienced in preparing Annual Reports and statutory financial statements within a complex, multi‑entity environment.
• Someone who has previously worked within a SaaS, technology or other fast‑paced, high‑growth business, where managing competing priorities and delivering to tight reporting deadlines is second nature.
• A confident communicator, comfortable building relationships with Finance Directors, auditors, Board members and senior stakeholders.
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
• Available to start immediately or at short notice.

Previous experience supporting an AIM or listed business through the year‑end reporting cycle would be highly advantageous. However, candidates from similarly complex reporting environments with strong technical accounting expertise are also encouraged to apply.

If you’re an experienced Interim Financial Controller looking for an assignment where you can make an immediate impact within a collaborative, high‑performing finance team, we’d love to hear from you.

Open to Day Rate or FTC

Rate offered D.O.E