Interim Financial Controller

Axon Moore; Leeds; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading Financial Services business in East Leeds is seeking an Interim Financial Controller. This high-profile role is focused on establishing strong financial control and ensuring accuracy in financial records. Responsibilities include leading the finance team, overseeing month-end processes, and liaising with auditors. The ideal candidate should have a professional accounting qualification, strong technical expertise, and experience in Financial Services. This is a 3-6 month assignment starting in January.

Qualifications

• Strong technical accounting expertise within a group or head office environment.
• Experience within Financial Services or Professional Services.
• Experience of consolidating group accounts.

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance team to ensure robust financial controls.
• Oversee month-end close and prepare management accounts.
• Ensure compliance with all financial reporting requirements.
• Prepare month-end files and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Liaise with external auditors for statutory accounts preparation.
• Handle group consolidation and drive process improvements.

Skills

Technical accounting expertise

Leadership and team management

Process improvement

Education

Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)

Job description

Axon Moore is supporting a leading Financial Services business based in East Leeds with the appointment of an Interim Financial Controller.

This is a high-profile role responsible for establishing a strong financial control environment and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records across the group. You will work closely with the Board and senior leadership team, providing clear financial insight and support during this interim period.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading and overseeing the finance team to ensure robust financial controls and accurate reporting
• Ownership of the full group month-end close and preparation of group management accounts
• Responsibility for all financial reporting requirements
• Preparation of month-end files and associated balance sheet reconciliations
• Liaising with external auditors and supporting the preparation of statutory accounts
• Group consolidation
• Driving process improvements and efficiencies

The Ideal Candidate

• A professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
• Strong technical accounting expertise, preferably within a group or head office environment
• Previous experience within Financial Services or Professional Services would be preferred
• Experience of consolidating group accounts

This is a 3-6 month interim assignment requiring a January start.

If you feel you have the relevant skills and experience, please apply as soon as possible.