Interim Financial Controller
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- England,London,City of London
- Full Time, Contract
- £100,000 - £120,000 per annum
Job Description:
Interim Financial Controller (6-month FTC) ?? London | ? 6-month fixed-term contract
We are seeking an experienced Interim Financial Controller to join a London-based business on a 6-month fixed-term contract, supporting the finance function through a period of change and strengthening the control environment.
This is a hands-on role requiring strong technical accounting expertise, leadership capability, and the confidence to improve processes, controls, and reporting within a commercial SME environment.
Key Responsibilities * Ownership of financial and statutory reporting under IFRS
* Preparation and review of year-end and interim accounts
* Oversight of tax compliance, including corporation tax and VAT returns
* Responsibility for SOX controls, documentation, testing, and remediation
* Leading and developing a small finance team
* Driving improvements to processes, controls, and procedures
* Acting as a key finance contact for auditors and external advisers
* Supporting senior stakeholders with high-quality financial insight
Key Skills & Experience * Strong technical accounting background with in-depth IFRS knowledge
* Proven experience in financial and statutory reporting
* Solid understanding of UK tax requirements
* Experience operating within a SOX-controlled environment
* Demonstrable experience operating at Financial Controller (or equivalent) level
within a commercial SME
* Track record of implementing change and improving finance processes
* Comfortable operating in a hands-on, fast-paced interim role
* Confident people manager with experience leading small teams
Preferred Profile * ACA / CA / ACCA qualified
* Trained in a Big 4 or Top 10 accountancy practice
* Prior interim or transformation-focused experience desirable
We are seeking an experienced Interim Financial Controller to join a London-based business on a 6-month fixed-term contract, supporting the finance function through a period of change and strengthening the control environment.
This is a hands-on role requiring strong technical accounting expertise, leadership capability, and the confidence to improve processes, controls, and reporting within a commercial SME environment.
Key Responsibilities * Ownership of financial and statutory reporting under IFRS
* Preparation and review of year-end and interim accounts
* Oversight of tax compliance, including corporation tax and VAT returns
* Responsibility for SOX controls, documentation, testing, and remediation
* Leading and developing a small finance team
* Driving improvements to processes, controls, and procedures
* Acting as a key finance contact for auditors and external advisers
* Supporting senior stakeholders with high-quality financial insight
Key Skills & Experience * Strong technical accounting background with in-depth IFRS knowledge
* Proven experience in financial and statutory reporting
* Solid understanding of UK tax requirements
* Experience operating within a SOX-controlled environment
* Demonstrable experience operating at Financial Controller (or equivalent) level
within a commercial SME
* Track record of implementing change and improving finance processes
* Comfortable operating in a hands-on, fast-paced interim role
* Confident people manager with experience leading small teams
Preferred Profile * ACA / CA / ACCA qualified
* Trained in a Big 4 or Top 10 accountancy practice
* Prior interim or transformation-focused experience desirable
Job number 3356683
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