Interim Financial Controller - £500 Per Day

JR United Kingdom; Colchester; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-billion turnover business near Reading is seeking an interim Finance Manager. The successful candidate will lead financial reporting, compliance, and balance sheet control while enhancing the finance function. This dynamic role is ideal for a people-centric professional looking to accelerate their career towards a Finance Director position.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading a sizeable finance team.
• Strong background in financial reporting and processes.

Responsibilities

• Support with balance sheet accounting and assurance.
• Ensure quality control over financial transactions and reporting.
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Balance Sheet Control

Risk Management

Education

ACA Qualified or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Job description

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Client:

We Do Group

Location:

Colchester, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

If you're seeking an interim role to make an impact, enjoy working with great people, and add value, then 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 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 addressing 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. Apply now to learn more!