Interim Financial Operations Controller

Overview

Interim Head of Financial Reporting opportunity with Chilworth Partnership. The role oversees financial operations, ensures accurate reporting and compliance, optimises processes, and drives efficiencies across the finance function.

Job Title: Interim Head of Financial Reporting

Location: Woking

Contract Type: 12 Month FTC

Employer: Chilworth Partnership

• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with UK GAAP and IFRS reporting standards.
• Oversee statutory audit processes and deliverables, ensuring compliance with internal controls, VAT requirements, and operational policies.
• Support Balance Sheet, Cashflow Forecasting, Budgets, and Forex reporting.
• Lead operational areas such as reconciliations, FX policies, revenue recognition, accruals, WIP, and delegated authorities.
• Take ownership of month-end and year-end close processes and reporting deliverables.
• Review and enhance internal processes, controls, and system improvements to ensure financial accuracy and operational efficiency.
• Effectively manage, train, and develop the finance operations team, setting goals, conducting appraisals, and ensuring high performance.
• Oversee team workflows, customer service delivery, and cross-functional collaboration.

• In-depth technical accounting knowledge, including UK GAAP / IFRS.
• Experience of managing / motivating a large operational finance team.
• A track record of driving improved efficiencies.

• Mid-Senior level

• Contract

• Accounting/Auditing

• Staffing and Recruiting and Accounting