Interim Financial Controller

JR United Kingdom; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in the UK is seeking an Interim Finance Manager to support their dynamic finance team. The role involves managing statutory accounting, enhancing balance sheet control, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. This opportunity not only allows you to make impactful contributions but positions you for advancement towards a Finance Director role.

Qualifications

• Strong academics and proven experience leading a sizable finance team.
• Experience in financial reporting and balance sheet control.

Responsibilities

• Support with balance sheet accounting and assurance.
• Manage statutory accounting and reporting.
• Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements.
• Lead compliance, risk management, and controllership.
• Coordinate regulatory reporting requirements.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Balance Sheet Control

Risk Management

Financial Processes

Data Management using Excel

Education

ACA Qualified or equivalent

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.