About this role
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.