Interim Financial Controller

Sewell Wallis is exclusively representing a successful, well-established UK business based in South Leeds, looking to recruit an experienced Financial Controller on an interim 6-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant to step into a pivotal role, overseeing financial reporting, forecasting, treasury, and business partnering.

This is a chance to join a forward-thinking business where your expertise will make a real impact. This organisation values innovation, collaboration, and proactive thinking, providing a supportive environment for professional growth. They are currently working through a period of change and require an experienced Financial Controller who will support them through this period.

• Finance Business Partner to Group entities supporting commercial decision making where necessary to aid business decisions.
• Manage the day-to-day accounting and reporting responsibilities of the function, including financial accounting and management accounting.
• Preparation of accurate and timely Group Management Accounts in line with Group reporting timescales, including Balance Sheet reconciliations.
• Preparation of Group consolidation and monthly Board Packs including trading commentary.
• Provide guidance and best practices for Management reporting and forecasting to support business decisions.
• Preparation of Group Statutory Financial Statements together with associated notes and strategic & management Reports.
• Develop and maintain effective Group financial processes, systems, and controls.
• Liaise with external auditors to manage and complete annual financial audit.
• Line management of the Management Accounting and Order to Cash team.
• Liaise with other external stakeholders such as HMRC, Companies House, Banking / Finance providers to provide relevant reporting and management information as necessary.
• Maintain and develop the Group forecasting and funding model to support key sensitivity analysis and budget setting with Business Unit Managers.
• Treasury management, including weekly cashflow forecasting and working capital requirements.

• Qualified accountant (ACCA/ACA/CIMA or equivalent) with significant post-qualification experience.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experienced in ERP/MRP systems, financial reporting, and process improvement.
• Proactive, highly organised, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Adaptable, collaborative, and customer-focused.

• Salary of £65,000.
• Hybrid working (3 days in the office).
• Very flexible start and finish times.
• 25 days holiday (pro-rata for the duration of the contract).
• On-site parking.