Interim Financial Controller

Arlington Resource Management Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing entrepreneurial international flexible workspace business in London is seeking an Interim Financial Controller for a 2 - 4 month assignment. This role focuses on establishing quality reporting, forecasting procedures, and controls for management and investors. The ideal candidate must be a qualified accountant with strong technical finance experience and advanced Excel skills. Immediate availability is preferred.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant status is mandatory for this role.
• Experience in property or related sectors is preferred.
• Immediate availability is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen the month-end close and financial reporting.
• Implement weekly cash flow reporting processes.
• Develop a KPI dashboard for stakeholders.
• Lead the build-out of a long-term forecast model.
• Assess and provide training for the Finance Manager.

Skills

Technical and operational finance experience

Advanced Excel skills

Presentation skills

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)

Job description

Based in London, our client is a fast-growing entrepreneurial international flexible workspace business, with various subsidiaries. It is seeking an Interim Financial Controller for a 2 - 4 month assignment, potentially extendable.

Reporting to the Board, this Financial Controller role will focus on establishing quality reporting and forecasting procedures and controls for Management and Investors going forward, in a small Group environment, including:

• Strengthen the month-end close, monthly financial reporting and cash flow management.
• Implement weekly cash flow reporting processes with visibility of cash positions and liquidity risks.
• Develop a weekly KPI dashboard for stakeholders (sales, occupancy and other key metrics).
• Lead the build-out of a long-term forecast model with sensitivity/scenario analysis for KPIs.
• Strengthen any control weaknesses within the finance environment.
• Assess the incumbent Finance Manager's skills and provide training for the role.

This Financial Controller role will require:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)
• Strong technical and operational finance experience, ideally in property or related sectors
• Advanced Excel and presentation skills
• Immediate availability preferred - available for at least 3 months - London-based