Interim Financial Controller

Location: Ongar

A growing, privately owned business in the services sector are looking for an experienced Financial Controller to lead a major transformation of its finance function for a 12 month contract. The company has reached an exciting point in its growth and now needs a finance leader who can bring structure, clarity and modern processes to support the next phase.

They are in need of a professional who can build a finance function that is proactive, insightful and embedded across the organisation. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys fixing, improving and building.What you'll be responsible forYou'll take ownership of the finance function and lead a series of high-priority projects, including:

• Cleansing and restructuring the finance system to ensure accurate, reliable data
• Training and developing the existing team to improve consistency and efficiency
• Reviewing and improving current processes
• Bringing statutory submissions in-house including VAT, CIS, PAYE, and year end accounts
• Building budgets for the new financial year and embedding budget ownership across the business
• Implementing month-end processes, management accounts and regular financial reporting
• Developing an insightful KPI dashboard for the SLT
• Partnering with managers to improve financial understanding and accountability
• Supporting HR with remuneration and performance review processes
• Working closely with Directors to embed finance into day-to-day decision-making

This is a role with real visibility and influence, giving you the chance to shape how the business uses financial information and leave behind a function that is modern, efficient and fit for growth.What we're looking for

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified professional
• Strong background in statutory compliance, controls and process improvement
• Confident leading change and influencing managers across the business
• Hands-on, practical and able to balance detail with commercial thinking

For further information please contact Hannah Flindall