Interim Financial Controller

JR United Kingdom; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing multi-billion turnover business in the UK is seeking a dynamic Finance Manager. This role involves a blend of financial reporting, balance sheet controls, and managing a finance team, with a commitment to add value within the organization. Candidates should have strong qualifications and be ready to commute to Reading 2-3 days a week.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading a sizable finance team.
• Strong academics required.
• Comfortable commuting to Reading.

Responsibilities

• Support with balance sheet accounting and assurance.
• Manage all statutory accounting and reporting.
• Lead compliance, risk management, and controllership.

Skills

Financial reporting

Balance sheet control

Financial processes

Education

ACA Qualified or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Job description

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

This is working for one of the fast-growing and innovative businesses in the UK.

About the Role:

This is an exciting opportunity within a multi-billion turnover business based near Reading. We are looking for a dynamic individual who can come in and just 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 identifying and addressing any 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 academics
• Proven experience leading a sizable finance team
• Strong background in financial reporting, balance sheet control, and financial processes

Your Profile:

• 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.