£60K/yr to £70K/yr
England, United Kingdom
Contract, Variable

Interim Financial Controller

Posted by Gleeson Recruitment Group.

Role Overview

My client, a private equity backed sme seeks a dynamic and experienced Financial Controller to provide interim support to the finance team. This role requires a qualified ACCA/CIMA professional with the ability to quickly grasp complex financial details, lead effectively, and maintain a pragmatic approach.

Key Responsibilities

  • Month-End & Reporting:

  • Coordinate month-end activities to achieve a Flash position by WD6.

  • Conduct variance analysis against budget, forecast, and prior year.

  • Reporting:

    • Board Pack preparation.
  • Perform ad-hoc analysis and reporting.

  • Payroll & Headcount:

  • Review monthly payroll submissions.

  • Update headcount data and manage cost centre changes.

  • Provide advice on PSA, P11Ds, employee benefits, and payroll queries.

  • Forecasts & Budgets:

  • Prepare monthly forecasts and annual budgets.

  • Support the Finance Director in updating Consolidated P&L and annual budget processes.

  • Compliance:

  • Conduct monthly emissions reporting.

  • Coordinate year-end audit with PWC.

  • Review statutory accounts and support external consultants.

The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant who is self-motivated, confident, and can take ownership of critical finance activities and processes. The ideal candidate will be methodical, detail-oriented, and able to prioritise effectively. Technically, you must have expertise in month-end close, P&L, and balance sheet reporting and have advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

This role sits inside IR35 and is on site 3 days per week.

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