Statutory Body - Interim Financial Controller - Up To £450 Per Day - 3 Months - Manchester - Start ASAP Your new company Independent statutory body (Sport) working across the UK and responsible for financial sustainability. Your new role In this interim role, you will play a pivotal part in supporting the Head of Finance by strengthening financial reporting and controls, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of the 2025/26 accounts, and implementing an accruals-based accounting process.Please note, this is initially a 3-month contract with the potential to be extended dependent on performance. The role offers full-time flexible hybrid work, with 1-2 days in the office required per week in central Manchester. What you'll need to succeed You will be a fully qualified Accountant (CIPFA/ACA/CIMA/ACCA Level) or exceptional QBE with strong technical and financial expertise. You will have effectively used Power BI in previous roles to develop financial and performance reporting to ensure accurate reporting and informed decision-making. Candidates with a background in the public sector and / or a history of working within a regulated environment would be well suited to this role. You must be an excellent communicator with a hands-on approach and can-do attitude. Experience of a shared service centre environment and / or knowledge of Integra finance system would be beneficial but not essential. You will have a proven history of successfully implementing process improvements. What you'll get in return The opportunity to join and influence a newly established finance team, where your skill set as an Interim Financial Controller can really have an impact at a pivotal time for the organisation. The role offers fantastic hybrid working within a collaborative office environment, paying a competitive rate of up to £450 per day, dependent on experience. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Georgia Wilson at Hays now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 4787535