Interim Financial Controller - £500 Per Day

JR United Kingdom; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK-based firm seeks an Interim Financial Controller to enhance its growing finance function. The role, based in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, will involve managing essential financial processes and ensuring compliance. Ideal for candidates who are ACA qualified with a rich background in financial reporting and team leadership. Join a dynamic team and accelerate your career toward a Finance Director role.

Qualifications

• Strong academics with ACA qualification or equivalent.
• Experience leading finance teams and managing statutory accounting.

Responsibilities

• Support balance sheet accounting and statutory reporting.
• Lead compliance and risk management processes.
• Prepare and publish monthly financial statements.

Skills

Financial reporting

Balance sheet control

Process transformation

Risk management

Compliance

Education

ACA Qualified

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Interim Financial Controller - £500 Per Day, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Client:

We Do Group

Location:

Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 1

Posted: 06.06.2025

Expiry Date: 21.07.2025

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 an opportunity to work 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 based 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!