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Accountable Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with a growing, UK-based organisation in the Cheshire who are seeking to appoint an experienced Interim Financial Controller on an initial 3-6 month contract.
This interim opportunity is ideal for a technically strong and commercially aware Financial Controller who is available to start immediately.
Salary/Benefits:
- £350 - £500 per day (depending on experience)
- 3-6 month interim contract
- Hybrid, 3 days in Cheshire, 2 days from home
Job Duties:
- Act as a key financial partner to the senior leadership team, supporting decision-making and strategic planning.
- Oversee the organisation's financial reporting, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with internal and external standards.
- Lead the implementation and monitoring of financial controls to safeguard company assets.
- Deliver insightful financial reporting to support performance improvement and strategic initiatives.
- Manage month-end and year-end close processes and liaise with auditors.
- Drive continuous improvement across finance processes including automation and simplification.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning.
- Provide technical support and first-line review of financial reports.
- Deliver statutory and management accounts under IFRS & UK GAAP.
- Lead treasury management including cashflow forecasting and working capital improvements.
- Ensure tax compliance across corporation tax, VAT, and payroll.
Who will I report into?Finance Director
When will interviews be taking place?Immediately - suitable candidates will be contacted without delay
Ideal Experience:
- Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
- Immediately available or available at very short notice
- Previous experience in an interim Financial Controller role
- Strong background in statutory reporting, financial controls, and compliance
- Demonstrated experience in managing finance teams through change or transition
- Commercially astute with the ability to support senior decision-makers
- Advanced Excel skills and ideally experience with SAP or similar ERP systems
- Effective communicator with strong leadership skills in a fast-paced environment
