Financial Controller (Interim) - £450 a day - Central London/hybrid/One day travel to Essex

My client, a facilities management company is looking to hire an experienced and proactive Interim Financial Controller to lead the end-to-end finance function for an initial 3 months with the possibility of extending. This is a key leadership role, responsible for ensuring financial accuracy, integrity, and insight to support the company's continued growth and strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting & Compliance Take full ownership of the monthly management accounts, P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow reporting across all group entities, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with UK GAAP.
Core Finance Operations Oversee daily financial operations including payroll, accounts payable/receivable, bank reconciliations, and VAT returns. Ensure strong internal controls, streamlined processes, and effective cash flow management.
Financial Planning & Analysis Deliver meaningful financial analysis and commentary to senior leadership. Translate financial results into actionable insights and recommendations to drive profitability and operational efficiency.
Budgeting & Forecasting Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process in collaboration with operational teams. Monitor performance against targets, identifying variances and risks, and advising on corrective actions.
Strategic Projects & Process Improvement Contribute to business-wide initiatives including finance systems upgrades, automation of key processes (e.g. AP automation), commercial contract evaluation, and other strategic projects aligned with company objectives.

Key skills:

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
Proven experience in a similar financial controller role, ideally within a multi-entity/group structure.
Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP and core finance processes.
Excellent analytical, commercial, and communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to lead and improve finance functions in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Experience with finance software and a proactive approach to process automation and improvement.

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