Interim Group Financial Controller | Fast-Paced, Process-Driven

SF Partners; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 111,000 - 185,000; Part time

Job summary

SF Partners in Central Birmingham is seeking an experienced Interim Group Financial Controller for a short-term contract. This hands-on role requires rapidly understanding the current group finance environment and delivering practical improvements to strengthen controls and reporting across multiple entities.

The ideal candidate is ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with a proven track record in interim or transformation assignments, capable of delivering robust financial processes at pace in a fast-moving

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified accountant with strong technical accounting background.
• Significant experience at Financial Controller or Group Financial Controller level.
• Experience in interim, contract or transformation assignments.
• Experience in multi-entity or group environments.
• Proven ability to standardise processes and strengthen internal controls.
• Capable of delivering timely month-end and year-end reporting.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing the existing group finance processes and control environment.
• Identifying control gaps, inconsistencies and areas requiring immediate improvement.
• Standardising month-end, balance sheet and reporting processes across multiple entities.
• Strengthening reconciliations, accounting controls and financial reporting disciplines.
• Ensuring accurate and timely month-end and year-end close.
• Supporting complex technical accounting matters and ensuring appropriate accounting treatment.
• Improving the quality and consistency of group reporting.
• Supporting statutory reporting, audit requirements and year-end processes where required.
• Documenting and embedding robust processes that can be maintained by the permanent finance team.
• Working closely with senior finance and operational stakeholders to implement change quickly and effectively.

Skills

Financial control

Technical accounting

Interim contracting

Multi-entity experience

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Job description

SF Partners in Central Birmingham is seeking an experienced Interim Group Financial Controller for a short-term contract. This hands-on role requires rapidly understanding the current group finance environment and delivering practical improvements to strengthen controls and reporting across multiple entities.

The ideal candidate is ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with a proven track record in interim or transformation assignments, capable of delivering robust financial processes at pace in a fast-moving