Interim Financial Controller

JSS; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 95,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Bonus

Benefits

Hybrid work

Job summary

JSS are exclusively partnering our client near Watford to recruit an experienced Interim Financial Controller to lead the optimisation of finance processes following the implementation of a new ERP system. Construction or Infrastructure experience is essential.

The role focuses on enhancing month-end close efficiency, improving management reporting and variance analysis, and driving automation across core finance activities, with hybrid working typically 3–4 days in office and a 12‑month fixed

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Experience in construction or infrastructure is a strong advantage.
• Significant experience improving month-end close processes and management reporting.
• Experience working in newly implemented ERP environments.
• Strong background in financial controls, process improvement and finance transformation.
• Demonstrated success delivering automation.

Responsibilities

• Review and optimise the month-end close process to reduce reporting timelines and improve accuracy.
• Identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies within the finance function.
• Implement best-practice close procedures, reconciliations and control frameworks.
• Develop and monitor close KPIs to drive continuous improvement.
• Develop ERP-based reporting outputs, reducing reliance on spreadsheets.
• Lead post-implementation ERP optimisation activities with training where needed.
• Review system configuration and reporting structures for alignment with business needs.
• Drive automation of journals, reconciliations, reporting and routine processes.
• Partner with IT to maximise COINS ERP functionality.
• Project-manage improvement activities and update senior management regularly.

Skills

Month-end close improvement

Management reporting

Process automation

Financial controls

ERP optimisation

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

COINS ERP

ERP systems

Job description

Interim Financial Controller - Watford, Hertfordshire

JSS are proud to be exclusively partnering our client based near Watford, recruiting an experienced Interim Financial Controller to lead the optimisation of finance processes following the implementation of a new ERP system. Please Note: Construction or Infrastructure experience is essential.

This 12 month fixed term contract role will focus on improving the efficiency, accuracy, and control of the month-end close process, enhancing management reporting and variance analysis, and driving automation across core finance activities. The successful candidate will work closely with finance and operational stakeholders to streamline processes, strengthen financial controls, and develop meaningful management reporting that supports timely and informed business decision-making. It is essential to have experience working with new ERP systems, improving processes, optimising ERP system efficiency for maximum time saving and ease of use. Construction/infrastructure sector experience essential.

The Role:

• Review and optimise the month-end close process to reduce reporting timelines, improve accuracy, ensure the new ERP system is utilised for maximum benefits.
• Identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and manual workarounds within the finance function.
• Implement best-practice close procedures, reconciliations, and control frameworks.
• Develop and monitor close KPIs to track performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Develop reporting outputs directly from the ERP system, reducing reliance on manual spreadsheets.
• Act as the finance lead for post-implementation ERP optimisation activities working with the finance team to provide training where necessary.
• Review system configuration and reporting structures to ensure alignment with business requirements.
• Drive automation of journals, reconciliations, reporting, and routine finance processes.
• Partner with IT and the finance team to maximise COINS ERP functionality.
• Project manage the various improvement activities and up-date the Finance Director and CFO on a regular basis.

Profile:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Experience in construction or infrastructure a strong advantage
• Significant experience improving month-end close processes and management reporting
• Experience working within newly implemented ERP environments
• Strong background in financial controls, process improvement, and finance transformation
• Demonstrated success delivering automation

On Offer:

• A fixed term contract for 12 months paying circa £95,000 - £100,000 plus car allowance, bonus and benefits
• Hybrid working typically 3-4 days in office