Financial Controller

Interim Financial Controller (Temp-to-Perm)

• Location: London
• Contract: Immediate start – with strong potential to become permanent
• Salary: £450 - £550/day inside IR35

We are seeking an experienced Financial Controller to join a dynamic, multi-entity business on an interim basis, with the opportunity to transition into a permanent role. This hands-on role requires a candidate who can add value from day one, bringing strong technical expertise alongside a commercial and process improvement mindset. The position will play a key role in strengthening financial reporting, enhancing insight, and driving improvements across planning and controls.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Financial Reporting & Consolidation:
• Take ownership of group financial reporting, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow, ensuring accuracy and timeliness under FRS102.
• Lead the consolidation of multiple entities, delivering clear and insightful monthly and quarterly reporting packs.
• Interim Impact / Process Improvement:
• Quickly assess current processes and identify opportunities for automation and efficiencies.
• Implement improvements across reporting, controls, and workflows to support a scalable finance function.
• Planning, Budgeting & Analysis:
• Lead the budgeting and forecasting cycles, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Deliver robust FP&A analysis (variance, trends, scenario modelling) to highlight risks and opportunities.
• Partner with stakeholders to provide commercial insight and financial challenge.
• Modelling & Insights:
• Build and enhance financial models, dashboards, and performance tracking tools.
• Provide meaningful insight to drive decision-making and accountability across the business.
• Controls, Risk & Compliance:
• Strengthen and maintain internal controls frameworks.
• Monitor key risk indicators and report findings to senior management.
• Support audit processes and ensure compliance with regulatory and accounting requirements.
• Cash & Working Capital:
• Manage and improve cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning.
• Optimise working capital and drive improvements in cash performance.
• Systems & Stakeholder Management:
• Review and enhance financial systems and reporting tools, ensuring data integrity.
• Work cross-functionally to support key business initiatives and transformation projects.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified.
• Proven experience operating at Financial Controller level, ideally within a multi-entity environment.
• Strong background in group reporting, consolidation, and FP&A.
• Demonstrable track record of delivering process improvements in an interim or fast-paced setting.
• Advanced financial modelling and Excel skills.
• Strong technical knowledge (FRS102, controls, reporting standards).
• Confident communicator, able to influence senior stakeholders.
• Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable working in a hands-on, delivery-focused role.

Benefits:

• Immediate start role with the opportunity to make a visible impact quickly.
• Clear temp-to-perm pathway for the right individual.
• Exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making.
• Opportunity to shape and improve finance processes within a growing business.

To apply for this Interim Financial Controller position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.