Interim Financial Controller

Handle Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global music brand is seeking an Interim Financial Controller for a 3-4 month paternity cover. This role involves managing a team, overseeing financial reporting, and integrating Xero with various applications. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with Xero and UK GAAP, and will play a crucial role in financial planning and reporting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with Xero accounting software.
• Strong understanding of UK GAAP/statutory accounts.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of producing internal and external reports using Xero.
• Develop and maintain dynamic budget and forecast templates.
• Act as the go-to expert for resolving system issues.

Skills

Xero

Financial Reporting

Budgeting

Forecasting

UK GAAP

Education

ACA

ACCA

CIMA

Tools

ExpenseIn

Equals

ApprovalMax

Job description

Interim Financial Controller needed for a global music brand! This is a 3-4 month paternity cover that manages a team of 2 and plays a key role in the smooth running of the whole financial reporting function. The business is currently in the mist of a Xero integration process and is therefore looking for someone who has excellent knowledge of the accounting system.

Key responsibilities include -

• Xero-Based Financial Reporting: Take ownership of producing a range of internal and external reports using Xero, with customised reporting mappings, as well as supporting statutory reporting requirements
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Develop and maintain dynamic budget and forecast templates to support financial planning and performance tracking across the business
• Systems Integration & Issue Resolution: Act as the go-to expert for resolving system issues, with a focus on maintaining and improving integrations between Xero and third-party applications such as ExpenseIn, Equals, and ApprovalMax
• Fixed Asset Management: Oversee the implementation and ongoing integration of fixed asset registers within Xero, ensuring accurate depreciation and asset tracking
• Technology-Led Financial Planning: Identify and implement fit-for-purpose budgeting and forecasting tools to reduce reliance on Excel-based processes
• Automated Reconciliation Solutions: Source and implement appropriate Xero add-ons for automated reconciliations

Candidate requirements -

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA qualified (or equivalent)
• Proven experience working with Xero accounting software, including advanced reporting, integration with third-party tools, and managing system-related tasks
• Strong understanding of UK GAAP/statutory accounts, management reporting, and the ability to prepare external reporting packs, including Notes to the Accounts
• Experience developing and managing budgeting and forecasting tools and templates
• Working knowledge of fixed asset accounting and system integration for tracking and depreciation
• Demonstrated ability to identify, implement, and optimise finance system integrations

Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.