Interim Senior Finance Lead / Financial Controller 8-Month Contract (Potential to Become Permanent) Full Time, Sherborne, Dorset, Onsite An established organisation in Sherborne, Dorset is seeking an experienced senior finance professional to join on an initial 8-month contract, with the possibility of becoming permanent. This is a high-impact role requiring both strategic leadership and hands-on delivery, with responsibility for year-end reporting, management accounts, operational finance, VAT review activity and finance process improvements. Reporting to the Group Finance Director, you will ensure continuity across core finance operations while acting as the senior point of contact for auditors and external advisers. Key Responsibilities Prepare, review and present termly management accounts with insightful analysis and variance commentary. Lead day-to-day finance operations, maintaining strong financial controls and reporting disciplines. Act as senior escalation point for complex financial or accounting matters. Lead an internal VAT review project, working closely with external advisers and supporting implementation of recommendations. Manage the 2024/25 year-end close and external audit process, ensuring statutory and group compliance. Deliver agreed finance process improvements to strengthen controls, efficiency and reporting quality. About You Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). Proven experience at Financial Controller or senior finance level. Strong background in audit management, year-end reporting and operational finance. Confident leading compliance projects and driving improvement. Hands-on, adaptable and able to make an immediate impact. Whats on Offer Full-time 8-month contract with potential for permanent appointment. Competitive rate or salary. Site-based role in Sherborne, Dorset. Send your Cv via this job board or contact Smart Recruitment Yeovil for more information.