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
