Interim Financial Controller

Sheridan Maine South

Posted 7 days ago, valid for a month

Wolverhampton, Staffordshire WV6 7NR

£35,000 - £42,000 per annum

Full Time

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“Do it with passion or not at all.” - Rosa Nouchette Carey.An exciting interim opportunity has arisen for a Financial Controller to join our client's team in Wolverhampton, starting immediately. In this key role, you will lead a dynamic finance team, ensuring compliance with statutory reporting, maintaining strong balance sheet controls, and managing essential financial functions, including AP and AR, Tax, Treasury, and Payroll.Responsibilities of the Interim Financial Controller will include, but will not be limited to:

Lead and manage a finance team of 50+, fostering high performance and ensuring key deliverables are met
Mentor and develop team members for continuous professional growth
Oversee timely preparation of statutory accounts and manage audits to secure unqualified opinions
Ensure balance sheet accuracy through reconciliations and robust internal controls
Supervise AP, AR, Tax, Treasury, and Payroll operations, driving process improvements and system enhancements
Act as a key liaison for stakeholders, providing financial insights to support strategic decisions
Ensure compliance with financial regulations and implement effective risk mitigation strategies

The successful Interim Financial Controller will require the following skills and experience:

Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)
Proven experience as a Financial Controller, ideally in interim or contract roles
Skilled in leading large teams (50+) and managing statutory reporting, balance sheet control, and financial operations
Strong leadership, organisational, and project management skills
Analytical, proactive, and focused on continuous improvement
Advanced proficiency in financial systems and tools

Flexible hybrid working arrangement, combining remote work with on-site presence at the Wolverhampton office as needed.Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.If you’re passionate about this position or are keen to hear more, please click on “apply” as soon as possible.

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