Interim Financial Controller - Lead Finance Team & Controls

Vitae Financial Recruitment Limited; Hemel Hempstead; Hybrid; GBP 74,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Vitae Financial Recruitment Limited is seeking an Interim Financial Controller for an initial 3–6 month contract in Hemel Hempstead. The role is hybrid with three office days per week, offering a day rate of £400–£500 Inside IR35.

You will lead a finance team of around five and oversee year-end, audits, and monthly management accounts with strong financial controls. This interim position requires a professional accounting qualification and a proven track record in financial reporting and

Qualifications

• Experience in financial accounting and financial control.
• Proven experience managing year-end and audit processes.
• Strong management accounts experience.
• Experience of leading and developing a finance team.

Responsibilities

• Manage a finance team of circa five people.
• Own year-end close and statutory reporting processes.
• Lead the year-end audit and liaise with external auditors.
• Prepare and review monthly management accounts.
• Ensure balance sheet integrity and reconciliations.
• Oversee financial controls and processes.

Skills

Financial accounting

Audit experience

Management accounts

Team management

Balance sheet

Stakeholder management

Professional qualification

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Job description

Vitae Financial Recruitment Limited is seeking an Interim Financial Controller for an initial 3–6 month contract in Hemel Hempstead. The role is hybrid with three office days per week, offering a day rate of £400–£500 Inside IR35.

You will lead a finance team of around five and oversee year-end, audits, and monthly management accounts with strong financial controls. This interim position requires a professional accounting qualification and a proven track record in financial reporting and