Interim Financial Controller - £500 Per Day

JR United Kingdom; Reading; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK company located near Reading is seeking a dynamic financial manager. In this interim role, you're expected to enhance financial reporting, manage compliance, and lead a finance team. This is an exciting opportunity to develop from within and potentially advance towards a Finance Director position.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support with balance sheet accounting and assurance.
• Manage all statutory accounting and reporting.
• Lead compliance, risk management, and controllership.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Balance Sheet Control

Leadership

Compliance Management

Data Management

Education

ACA Qualified

Strong Academics

Tools

Excel

Job description

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Client:

We Do Group

Location:

reading, 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 than 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 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 identifying and addressing any 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!