Interim Financial Controller

Our client is a Cardiff based service sector business with a strong reputation for service delivery.

The Role:

We are seeking an experienced Financial Controller to provide interim cover, leading the Finance team and taking ownership of the day-to-day running of the finance function. Reporting to the Finance Director, the successful candidate will oversee financial reporting, controls, reconciliations and the year-end audit, while acting as the key Finance lead on the implementation of a new Finance system. This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone who can hit the ground running, balance oversight with delivery, and support the wider business through a period of change.

Key Responsibilities:

Responsible for overseeing an experienced finance team in financial reporting, preparation of management accounts, and annual statutory accounts.
Responsible for board reporting, budgeting & forecasting and FP&A activities.
Act as a business partner to the wider business and work closely with the exec team to produce relevant and timely information for use in the strategic planning process.
Prepare and review the monthly Board Finance Pack, including financial analysis, commentary and key variances.
Provide financial analysis, advice and support to the Finance Director and senior management team.
Maintain oversight of Finance risks, controls and reconciliations, ensuring issues are identified and resolved.
Oversee key Finance activities including funding drawdowns, significant payments and cash requirements.
Ownership of the budgeting and forecasting process, including creating and refining models to forecast revenue and gross margins across multiple channels.
Liaising with senior management across the business to ensure all costs and sales opportunities are accurately forecast.
Contribute to key business change projects including IT upgrade.

About You:

Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
Proven experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance role, including leading a team.
Strong month-end and Board-level reporting experience, with the ability to produce clear analysis and commentary.
Solid understanding of financial controls, reconciliations and risk management.
Experience managing a year-end audit and acting as a key contact for external auditors.
Confident stakeholder manager, able to work effectively with department heads and senior management.