Interim Financial Controller

We Do Group; Reading; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A mid-senior level finance role at a fast-growing company near Reading, focusing on balance sheet accounting and financial reporting. With a competitive daily rate and opportunities for professional growth, this role is ideal for an ACA-qualified professional looking to make an impact and advance towards a Finance Director position.

Qualifications

• Strong academic background in finance.
• Experience leading a sizable finance team.
• Background in financial reporting and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage all statutory accounting and reporting.
• Lead compliance, risk management, and controllership.
• Prepare timely monthly financial statements.

Skills

Financial reporting

Balance sheet control

Data management using Excel

Education

ACA Qualified or equivalent

Job description

This range is provided by We Do Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Direct message the job poster from We Do Group

Co-Founder & Chief Creative Officer | Innovative Finance & HR Recruitment

Location: Outskirts of Reading - 5-minute drive

If you're seeking an interim role to make an impact, enjoy working with great people, and add value, then look no further!

This position is with one of the UK’s fast-growing and innovative businesses.

About the Role:

This is an exciting opportunity within a multi-billion turnover business near Reading. We are looking for a dynamic individual who can come in and add value!

Key Responsibilities:

• Support with balance sheet accounting and assurance.
• Manage all statutory accounting and reporting.
• Oversee systems and process transformations.
• Lead compliance, risk management, and controllership.
• Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements.
• Assist in budget preparation, financial forecasts, and variance reporting.
• Coordinate regulatory reporting requirements.
• Research and resolve technical accounting issues.
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes.
• Ensure quality control over financial transactions and reporting.
• Manage tax filings and compliance with reporting requirements.
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies.
• Take ownership of balance sheet controls, ensuring accurate and timely reconciliations, and addressing discrepancies.
• Implement processes to enhance the efficiency and reliability of balance sheet management and reporting.
• Assist in building a high-performing finance function.
• Build reports and manage data sets using Excel.

Requirements:

• ACA Qualified or equivalent with strong academic background.
• Proven experience leading a sizable finance team.
• Strong background in financial reporting, balance sheet control, and financial processes.

Your Profile:

• A fun, people-centric individual with a passion for financial accounting.
• Comfortable commuting to the outskirts of Reading 2-3 days a week.

Competitive daily rate of £450-£500, commensurate with experience.

Join us in shaping a world-class finance function and accelerating your career towards a Finance Director role.

Apply now to learn more!

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Temporary

Job function

• Finance, Accounting/Auditing, and Analyst

Industries

• Technology, Information and Media