Interim Group Financial Controller

Interim Financial Controller

Sheffield | 3 Month Initial Contract

We are working with a well established PLC business based in Sheffield that is looking to appoint an experienced Interim Financial Controller on an initial 3 month contract, with the potential for the role to be extended or to become a permanent appointment.

This is a hands on opportunity for an experienced finance professional to join the business at an important time and play a key role in ensuring robust financial control, reporting and governance across the organisation.

The Role

Reporting into senior finance leadership, you will take ownership of the day-to-day financial control environment and support the wider finance function across reporting, controls and month end activities.

Key responsibilities will include:

Leading and overseeing the month end close process

Producing accurate and timely management and financial reporting

Maintaining strong financial controls and ensuring compliance with PLC requirements

Supporting the preparation of statutory accounts and audit requirements

Reviewing balance sheet reconciliations and identifying areas requiring attention

Managing and improving financial processes and controls

Working closely with senior stakeholders across the wider business

Supporting finance transformation and process improvement initiatives where required

Providing hands-on support to the finance team during a period of change

About You

We are looking for a qualified or qualified by experience accountant with a strong background in financial control within a complex or PLC environment.

You will ideally have:

Previous experience working as a Financial Controller

Strong month end and financial reporting experience

Experience operating within a PLC or similarly structured organisation

Excellent understanding of financial controls and accounting processes

Strong technical accounting knowledge

The ability to quickly understand a business and make an immediate impact

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

A hands-on, pragmatic approach and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

Ideally, experience of working in an interim or change-focused capacity

If you are an experienced Financial Controller who is immediately available or approaching the end of an assignment and are interested in a role with genuine potential beyond the initial contract, we'd be keen to hear from you