Interim Senior Financial Controller

Michael Page (UK); City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational business in the life sciences sector is seeking an Interim Senior Financial Controller. This role involves coordinating forecasting, supporting financial planning, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. Candidates should possess a professional accounting qualification, strong analytical skills, and proven financial leadership experience. The position offers a competitive daily rate and a hybrid working arrangement, allowing for flexibility between the office and home.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

Hybrid working arrangement

Engaging and supportive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial leadership roles within a similar industry.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial regulations.
• The ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate forecasting accuracy with supply chain and provide financial advice on supply delays.
• Support financial planning cycles and ensure forecast accuracy for P&L, cash flow, and working capital.
• Ensure accuracy in postings and accruals during month-end close.
• Conduct variance analysis and support analysis of transfer pricing.

Skills

Financial leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Knowledge of accounting principles

Proficiency in financial software

Education

Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)

Job description

• An opportunity to work with a successful multinational business.
• A broad Interim Financial Controller position with commercial elements

About Our Client

An entrepreneurial and innovative multinational focused on scientific advances.

Job Description

• Inventory & Supply Chain Finance: Coordinate forecasting accuracy with supply chain and provide financial advice on supply delays, including risk and backup planning.
• Budgeting, Forecasting & Planning: Support financial planning cycles (budget, forecast, business plans) and ensure forecast accuracy for P&L, cash flow, and working capital
• Period-End Closing & Controls: Ensure accuracy in postings and accruals during month-end close, conduct analytical reviews, and perform internal controls.
• Costing & Transfer Pricing: Perform variance analysis, support analysis of transfer pricing in collaboration with the Finance Director (FD) and CoE.
• Strategic Finance & Business Partnering: Actively advise, challenge, and support the business with data-driven insights, variance assessments, and performance improvement actions.
• Performance Monitoring & Efficiency: Monitor key financial ratios, identify improvement areas, and propose efficiency measures to enhance financial and operational performance.
• Projects & Continuous Improvement: Contribute to corporate finance program rollouts, promote standardization of systems, and identify optimization opportunities.
• Management Reporting & Analysis: Prepare financial forecasts, analyse product P&Ls monthly, and provide insights and corrective actions for deviations and risks.
• Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure adherence to internal controls, audit requirements, fiscal regulations, and proactively manage financial risks.
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Management: Partner with CoE, SDMs, GPO, and BPO for smooth delivery and continuous improvement of finance processes.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Interim Senior Financial Controller should have:

• A professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).
• Proven experience in financial leadership roles within a similar industry.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial regulations.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems.
• The ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• A proactive approach to managing and improving financial processes.

What's on Offer

• Competitive daily rate.
• Hybrid working arrangement, offering flexibility between the office and home.
• Opportunity to work in a reputable organisation within the life science sector.
• Engaging and supportive workplace culture.
• Chance to make a significant impact in a senior financial role.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Interim Senior Financial Controller to contribute to a key organisation in Stockley Park. Apply today to take the next step in your career!