Financial Controller

Interim Financial Controller

Are you an experienced finance professional passionate about process improvement, team leadership, and strategic financial management? We are currently recruiting an Interim Financial Controller to streamline accounting systems and collaborate closely with finance teams of three businesses.

Main Responsibilities:

You'll be reporting directly to the Group Finance Director whilst liaising with the Senior Finance Business Partner. You'll work with different finance teams across four sites, refining processes for our upcoming upgrade to Sage Intacct. Key roles will involve engaging in strategic discussions, contributing to financial planning, and providing timely updates to the leadership team.

Specific tasks include overseeing daily operations such as bank reconciliations, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and cash flow forecasting. You'll be responsible for reviewing and improving systems, supporting the transition to the new system

• You must be a qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with significant experience.
• You should be able to demonstrate proven leadership skills and have previous experience in managing high-performing Finance teams.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong commercial acumen are required.
• Proficiency in using Sage and Opera
• You should be resilient under pressure, capable of adhering to tight deadlines, and possess the ability to manage workload priorities that may conflict.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced skills in Excel and experience with Sage Accounting Systems are desirable.
• Familiarity with HMRC requirements, including VAT return partial exemptions, is preferred.

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