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Financial Controller

Michael Page Finance
Posted a day ago, valid for 3 days
Location

Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1 2AX, England

Salary

£500 - £35 per day

Contract type

Full Time

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  • We are seeking a highly capable Financial Controller to join our high growth client on an interim basis.
  • The role requires a qualified accountant with proven experience as a Financial Controller or in a similar senior finance role.
  • Key responsibilities include leading the finance team, managing financial operations, and improving processes and controls.
  • The position offers a day rate of £500 (Inside IR35) and allows for flexible working with a hybrid setup.
  • This is a high-impact role during an exciting growth phase, with potential for extension or a permanent opportunity.

We are seeking a highly capable Financial Controller to join our high growth client on an interim basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced and evolving environment.

Client Details

Our client are a dynamic and growing business undergoing an exciting phase of development and transformation. Backed by strong leadership and a clear growth strategy, we are seeking a highly capable Financial Controller to join us on an interim basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced and evolving environment.

Description

As the Interim Financial Controller, you will play a pivotal role in leading and improving the finance function. Reporting to the Finance Director, you will take ownership of financial reporting, controls, and process improvements, ensuring the finance team supports the wider business effectively through a period of change and growth.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead the finance team and manage all day-to-day financial operations
  • Deliver timely and accurate management accounts and financial reports
  • Oversee the month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, and cash flow management
  • Improve financial processes, controls, and systems to support business scalability
  • Provide financial insights to support strategic planning and decision-making
  • Support budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis across departments
  • Manage external relationships with auditors, tax advisors, and other stakeholders
  • Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal policies
  • Support change projects and business initiatives as required

Profile

Candidate Profile:
  • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
  • Proven experience as a Financial Controller or similar senior finance role
  • Strong technical accounting and financial reporting skills
  • Track record of improving systems, processes, and controls
  • Commercial awareness and ability to influence across the business
  • Proactive, hands-on approach with a can-do attitude
  • Comfortable working in a changing, fast-paced environment
  • Strong Excel and financial systems knowledge

Job Offer

What's on Offer:
  • Day rate of £500 (Inside IR35)
  • Flexible working with a hybrid setup
  • High-impact, visible role during an exciting growth phase
  • Potential for extension or permanent opportunity
  • Collaborative and forward-thinking company culture

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.