Interim Financial Controller (12 months+)

Jhe Partners; Harrogate; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic financial services firm based near Harrogate is seeking an Interim Financial Controller to manage a team and ensure robust financial controls. The role involves leading the finance team, overseeing month-end activities, and managing treasury and cash-flow. The ideal candidate is a fully qualified accountant with a proven track record in similar roles. This opportunity offers competitive salary and hybrid work options.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Fantastic benefits

Qualifications

• Proven track record in similar positions.
• Knowledge of US GAAP and SOX would be advantageous.
• A genuine enthusiasm and positivity for work.

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance team, supporting a Management Accountant, Finance Assistant, Purchase Ledger Clerk and Credit Controller.
• Manage the month-end close, adhering to company deadlines.
• Manage treasury and cash-flow planning.
• Ensure statutory reporting is completed accurately.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)

Job description

JHE & Partners are excited to be working exclusively with a fantastic business based near Harrogate as they look to recruit an Interim Financial Controller. This is a brilliant opportunity to work with a truly unique business who have developed an incredible culture at an exciting time in their journey. Supporting the FD, the successful candidate will play a key role in the organisation, responsible for the management of the finance team (4 employees), whilst maintaining robust financial controls and ensuring accurate and timely reporting.

This is a company with real energy, purpose and enthusiasm, so it is essential we find someone who will thrive in this environment.

Key duties will include:

• Lead the finance team, supporting a Management Accountant, Finance Assistant, Purchase Ledger Clerk and Credit Controller
• Over-see and manage the month-end close, adhering to company deadlines
• Manage treasury and cash-flow planning
• Review monthly payroll, pensions and associated requirements
• Ensure statutory reporting is completed in an accurate and timely manner
• Partner with wider business to provide financial and capital support
• Many other duties as required when leading a finance function in a "hands on" role

Experience and skill set required:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
• Proven track record in similar positions
• Knowledge of US GAAP and SOX would be advantageous
• Excellent communication skills with business partnering experience
• Strong organisational, problem solving and analytical skills
• A genuine enthusiasm and positivity for work, process improvement and working as part of a successful team

Offering a competitive salary, hybrid working, fantastic benefits and an interesting, busy and challenging role, this really is a great opportunity for the right person and I would urge anyone who is potentially interested to apply at their earliest opportunity.

NB: Start date for this role is flexible and they will wait for the right person.