Project Financial Controller

SF Partners; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

SF Partners is recruiting an Interim Project Financial Controller to lead the FY25 UK audit project from the Burton upon Trent office. You will partner with the UK finance leadership team to drive delivery, manage external auditors, and ensure timely completion with robust technical accounting support.

This high-visibility interim assignment requires strong audit expertise and the ability to engage senior stakeholders, with the role running through to at least the end of 2026.

Qualifications

• ACA-qualified accountant with strong audit background.
• Experience liaising with senior stakeholders and external auditors.
• Ability to lead an audit project from initiation to sign-off.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

ACA qualification

Audit

Stakeholder management

Education

ACA Qualification

Job description

We are recruiting an Interim Project Financial Controller to join a business in Burton upon Trent and take a lead role in driving a significant UK audit project through to completion.

Working closely with the UK finance leadership team, you will take ownership of the FY25 UK audit, managing the process from commencement through to sign-off and ensuring momentum is maintained throughout.

This is a high-profile assignment with considerable stakeholder exposure. You will act as the key point of contact for the external auditors, while working closely with the UK Finance team.

Key responsibilities:

• Take day-to-day ownership of the FY25 UK audit process
• Manage the relationship and deliverables with the 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 both the UK
• Bring structure, pace and accountability to the overall audit process
• Provide hands‑on technical accounting support where required

About you

We are looking for an ACA‑qualified accountant with a strong audit background.

You could currently be an Audit Manager in practice looking for an opportunity to move into industry, or an established Interim Financial Controller / Finance Director with significant audit and technical accounting experience.

You will need to be technically strong, confident dealing with senior stakeholders and external auditors, and comfortable taking ownership of a challenging project where delivery and momentum are key.

This is an excellent interim assignment for someone who enjoys getting into a business, taking ownership of a defined project and making an immediate impact. The role is expected to run until at least the end of 2026 and will be predominantly based from the Burton upon Trent office.