Interim Financial Controller

Interim Financial Controller

Location: Leicester (Hybrid)
Day Rate: £400 – £500 DOE
Contract: 6 months

The Opportunity

We are partnering with a well-established business in Leicester that is seeking an experienced Interim Financial Controller to support them through a key transitional phase over the next six months. This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, with two days per week in the office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the finance team, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of monthly management accounts

• Oversee month-end and year-end processes, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements

• Manage cash flow forecasting and working capital management

• Support preparation of statutory accounts and liaise with external auditors

• Review and improve financial controls, systems, and processes to enhance efficiency

• Provide financial analysis and insights to support strategic decision-making during this period of change

• Business partner with senior stakeholders to drive performance and accountability

• Support the wider finance team through organisational changes and any process or systems transitions

About You:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

• Previous experience as a Financial Controller, ideally supporting businesses through periods of change or transition

• Strong technical accounting skills with excellent attention to detail

• Confident in leading and motivating finance teams

• Proactive, hands-on approach with a problem-solving mindset

• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence non-finance stakeholders

• Available at short notice or immediately