Interim Project Financial Controller – UK Audit Lead

Energy Jobline ZR; South Derbyshire; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR in Burton upon Trent is seeking an Interim Project Financial Controller to lead a major UK audit project, partnering with the UK finance leadership to own the FY25 audit from start to sign-off. You will be the primary contact for external auditors and work closely with the UK Finance team.

This role is ideal for an ACA-qualified accountant with a strong audit background, capable of engaging senior stakeholders and delivering momentum on a high-profile assignment that runs

Qualifications

• ACA-qualified accountant with a strong audit background.
• Experience as Audit Manager in practice moving into industry is a plus.
• Comfortable dealing with senior stakeholders and external auditors.

Responsibilities

• Take day-to-day ownership of the FY25 UK audit process.
• Manage the relationship and deliverables with external auditors.
• Coordinate audit requirements across UK finance teams.
• Ensure information, schedules and supporting documentation are delivered accurately and on time.
• Identify and resolve issues that could delay the audit.
• Work closely with senior finance stakeholders in the UK.
• Bring structure, pace and accountability to the audit process.
• Provide hands-on technical accounting support where required.

Skills

Audit management

Stakeholder management

Technical accounting

Interim finance leadership

Education

ACA qualification

Job description

Energy Jobline ZR in Burton upon Trent is seeking an Interim Project Financial Controller to lead a major UK audit project, partnering with the UK finance leadership to own the FY25 audit from start to sign-off. You will be the primary contact for external auditors and work closely with the UK Finance team.

This role is ideal for an ACA-qualified accountant with a strong audit background, capable of engaging senior stakeholders and delivering momentum on a high-profile assignment that runs