Interim Financial Controller/ Project Accountant

ZipRecruiter; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Interim Financial Controller/Project Accountant to support their dynamic team. This role involves preparing budgets, managing management accounts, and collaborating with an outsourced bookkeeper. You'll play a crucial part in presenting financial data to stakeholders and setting up a KPI dashboard to track performance. With a flexible working environment, this position allows for remote work while requiring occasional presence in London and Bristol. If you have strong financial skills and experience in a similar role, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role within an SME.
• Strong financial acumen and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and organise the budget for FY 2026.
• Extract and present financial data for shareholders and the board.

Skills

Financial Acumen

Sage 200

Communication Skills

Presentation Skills

Tools

Sage 200

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Interim Financial Controller/ Project Accountant
Location: Bristol/Bath/London (2-3 times a week required presence in both offices- Bath/Bristol/London)
Duration: 6 months (Starting May 2025)
Company: Private Equity-Backed Manufacturing Business
Day Rate: £300-£350 per day (Outside IR35 possible)

About the Role:
The Hays Senior Finance team is seeking an experienced Interim Financial Controller/ Project Accountant to join a dynamic private equity-backed manufacturing business. This is a 6-month interim position, starting as soon as May 2025. You will report directly to the CEO and provide crucial support in several key areas.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and organise the budget for FY 2026.
• Address and update Management Accounts which are behind from March/April
• Extract and present financial data for shareholders and the board.
• Set up and manage a KPI dashboard to measure outputs.
• Collaborate effectively with the outsourced bookkeeper.
• Attend board meetings in London occasionally with the CEO.

Ideal Candidate:

• Proven experience in a similar role within an SME (30-35 employees, £8 million turnover).
• Proficient in using Sage 200.
• Strong financial acumen and ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Flexible and able to work remotely, with a requirement to be in the office in London and Bristol.

How to Apply: If you believe you are a good fit for this role and are interested in applying, please reach out to Charlie Maidment from the Hays Bristol/Bath Senior Finance team.

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