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Interim Financial Controller

Broster Buchanan Ltd

Posted 3 days ago, valid for 11 hours

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB2 8AG, England

£85,000 per day

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The prestigious organization in Cambridge is seeking an interim Financial Controller to lead their Accounting team.
Candidates should have significant post-qualification experience as a qualified accountant and be comfortable managing complex accounting and reporting software.
The role involves managing the General Ledger, overseeing financial reporting, and facilitating the year-end audit process.
The successful candidate will provide leadership to a team of 8-10 finance professionals and engage in finance transformation projects.
The position offers a salary of £85,000 on a fixed-term contract, with the possibility of a day rate as well.

Accounts Management
Financial Control
Finance Transformation

We are delighted to be working with a very prestigious organisation in Cambridge who are seeking an interim Financial Controller. The individual will be required to lead the Accounting team, ensure strategic and operational success and manage the accounting and reporting across multiple income streams within a multi billion pound, complex, diverse organisation. The business are looking for an individual with gravitas and credibility by operating within formal governance structures such as board, finance and audit committees, in large and complex organisations.As Interim Financial Controller you will:

Manage the General Ledger and other associated aspects, ensuring complete accuracy and integrity.
Facilitate appropriate access to reports and accounts to all relevant stakeholders.
Manage the complex year end and audit process delivering a high quality and timely financial close process.
Manage monthly reporting and balance sheet information into the consolidation system.
Own the development and updating of the financial rules and guidance.
Develop and oversee the Financial Assurance Framework.
Provide leadership to a team of 8-10 finance professionals.

The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to be involved with finance transformation projects including Financial Systems Replacement (FSR) and Enhanced Financial Transparency (EFT). Your skills and experiences

Qualified accountant with significant post-qualification experience
Experience with both managing and using complex accounting and reporting software
Good working knowledge of current UK financial reporting standards (UK GAAP)
A strategic thinker also able to work at a detailed level
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organisation
Knowledge of Oracle financials would be desirable

Your skills and experiences

£85,000 FTC (possibility of day rate also)

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