Interim Financial Controller

AtkinsClarke; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsClarke is assisting in the search for an Interim Financial Controller in Milton Keynes. This PE-backed services group seeks a hands-on finance lead to stabilize day-to-day operations during a mid-transition period.

The role reports to the CFO, overseeing AP, AR and treasury, and focusing on cash flow, controls and MI development. Immediate start and a 3–4 month interim with potential extension are on offer.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant level with hands-on finance leadership experience.
• Strong track record in resolving operational finance issues and stabilising cash flow.
• Experience across AP, AR and treasury; NetSuite experience highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on leadership across AP, AR and treasury during transition.
• Strengthen cash flow management and financial controls.
• Improve reporting and MI to support business decisions.
• Work with CFO to stabilise core finance processes.
• Support the team through a period of transition as changes bed in.

Skills

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Treasury

NetSuite

Hands-on leadership

Education

Qualified accountant

Tools

Excel

NetSuite

Job description

Interim Financial Controller (Temp to Perm)

Milton Keynes | PE-Backed Services Group | Interim, 3–4 Months | Up to £450pd Outside IR35

OVERVIEW

AtkinsClarke are exclusively supporting the search for an Interim Financial Controller on behalf of a private equity-backed provider of specialist equipment and support services based in Milton Keynes.

This is a hands-on, high-impact assignment for a finance professional who is comfortable stepping into a team mid-transition and getting straight into the detail – stabilising day-to-day finance operations while a longer-term structure is put in place.

COMPANY

Our client is a well-established, PE-backed business supplying specialist equipment and support services to public sector healthcare clients. The business has grown significantly in recent years and continues to invest in strengthening its finance function.

OPPORTUNITY

Reporting to the CFO, the Interim Financial Controller will take hands-on ownership of core finance operations during a period of change within the team, with several members exiting the business.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing hands-on leadership across accounts payable, accounts receivable and treasury functions during a period of transition
• Strengthening cash flow management and financial controls across the finance function
• Improving reporting and management information (MI) to support better business decision-making
• Working closely with the CFO to stabilise and rebuild core finance processes
• Supporting the team through a transition period as underperforming staff exit and a new structure beds in
• Operating day-to-day within NetSuite, ensuring accurate and timely processing

PERSON

We are looking for a finance professional at or close to Financial Controller level who is comfortable getting hands-on to fix real operational issues, not just oversee them.

You will bring:

• Qualified accountant or equivalent experience at Financial Controller level
• A track record of rolling up your sleeves to resolve operational finance issues
• Strong hands-on experience across accounts payable, accounts receivable and treasury
• Experience with NetSuite highly advantageous
• Comfortable operating at pace in an interim capacity with immediate impact expected
• Available at short notice

OFFER

• Day rate between £315 and £450, with scope to flex higher for an exceptional candidate
• Initial three to four-month interim assignment
• A high-impact role with direct influence over finance function stability and controls
• The chance to shape the future of the finance team as it stabilises
• Immediate start available for the right candidate

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