Interim Financial Controller

Michael Page (UK); Swindon; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider in Swindon seeks a hands-on controller to tackle day-to-day finance tasks and support during a period of change. The ideal candidate will have a full accountancy qualification and experience in a dynamic environment. This role offers a competitive day rate, with immediate availability preferred.

Qualifications

• Full and recognized accountancy qualification required.
• Experience in a flexible, change-driven environment is essential.
• Hands-on skills with both commercial and technical areas beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Backfill existing team tasks to support changes in the business.
• Maintain controls on the balance sheet amidst business changes.
• Management of forecasting and cashflow.

Skills

Adaptability

Balance Sheet Knowledge

Cashflow Management

Forecasting

Education

ACA, ACCA, CIMA

Job description

The role will support with the day to day finance tasks and other ad-hoc tasks that have arisen due to the additional workload in relation to various changes in the business. This is suited to a hands on controller with a broad skillset.

Client Details

My client are a major brand located in Swindon with an excellent reputation in the area.

Description

The key responsibilities within this role:

• Role will backfill some of the existing teams tasks to enable the team to focus on the changes within the business.
• There will also be ad-hoc tasks so adaptability is key
• FC2, Budget, Completion Accounts, 3YP and Year End during June - Sept
• Quick learner and ability to hit the ground running
• Extensive balance sheet knowledge including forecasting the balance sheet, reconciling the statutory cash to the physical cash
• Experience of forecast/budget models such as Trade Creditors/Debtors where they take inputs e.g. intake and convert into cash
• Ensuring controls are maintained on the balance sheet - due to the number of changes in the business this will be ensuring they do not have any issues/builds on the balance sheet
• Experience of cashflow, both statutory and physical

Profile

The ideal candidate:

• A full and recognised accountancy qualification (ACA,ACCA,CIMA)
• Experience of working in a change environment where flexibility is key
• Will have a mix of commercial and technical skills and the ability to be hands on and in the detail
• Prior experience of working in a retail or FMCG environment is highly advantageous

Job Offer

A day rate of between £400-500 per day depending on experience (inside IR35). This role requires someone available immediately and that is able to commit to 3 days a week on-site in Swindon.