Interim Financial Controller

Hitchenor Wakeford Limited; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly evolving group of businesses is seeking an experienced Interim Financial Controller to provide leadership during a critical transformation period. This role involves leading the finance function, managing month-end close, and overseeing financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have experience in multi-entity environments and be able to manage systems changes while maintaining business as usual. This position offers a fast-paced environment with the chance to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Experience in multi-entity or group environments as a Financial Controller.
• Strong technical understanding of financial metrics and reporting.
• Experience managing finance transformation projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance function through systems and process change.
• Take ownership of month-end close and management accounts.
• Ensure robust controls and timely delivery within transactional finance.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Reporting

Systems Change Management

Business Partnering

Cash Flow Management

Job description

A rapidly evolving group of businesses in Leeds is undergoing a major systems and process transformation, and we’re seeking an experienced Interim Financial Controller to provide stability, leadership, and hands‑on support during a critical period.

This is a broad, all‑encompassing FC role — ideal for someone who can operate at pace, bring structure, and take ownership from day one.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the finance function through a period of systems and process change.
• Full ownership of month‑end close, management accounts and financial reporting.
• Oversee transactional finance, ensuring robust controls and timely delivery.
• Support systems transformation activity, contributing to process improvement and data integrity.
• Business partner across the group to drive performance, challenge assumptions and provide financial insight.
• Manage cash flow, balance sheet integrity, and compliance requirements.
• Work closely with senior leadership to ensure the finance team remains aligned and effective during change.

The Ideal Candidate

• A seasoned Financial Controller with experience in multi‑entity or group environments.
• Strong technical grounding with the ability to “get under the hood” of the numbers.
• Proven ability to manage systems change, finance transformation or ERP transitions.
• Hands‑on, detail‑focused and able to maintain BAU delivery while improvement work is ongoing.
• Immediately available or on a short notice period.

If you thrive in fast‑paced environments and enjoy leading finance through transformation, this assignment offers challenge, variety, and the chance to make a meaningful impact.