Interim Financial Controller - £500 Per Day

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

Job summary

A leading finance-oriented business is seeking a dynamic individual for a role that involves managing financial reporting, balance sheet control, and compliance. This interim position offers a competitive daily rate and opportunities for career advancement towards a Finance Director role.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading a sizable finance team.
• Strong background in financial reporting, balance sheet control, and financial processes.

Responsibilities

• Support balance sheet accounting and assurance.
• Manage statutory accounting and reporting.
• Lead compliance, risk management, and controllership.
• Prepare and publish timely financial statements.
• Manage tax filings and compliance.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Balance Sheet Control

Risk Management

Tax Compliance

Excel

Education

ACA Qualified or equivalent

Job description

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Client:

We Do Group

Location:

Coventry, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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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 a role within 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 add value!

Key Responsibilities:

• Support balance sheet accounting and assurance.
• Manage 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.
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies.
• Take ownership of balance sheet controls, ensuring accurate reconciliations and addressing discrepancies.
• Implement processes to improve 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, depending on experience.

Join us in shaping a world-class finance function and accelerating your career towards a Finance Director role. Apply now to learn more!