Interim Financial Controller - Leicester
Job Title: Interim Financial Controller
Location: Leicester
Contract Type: Interim, Full-Time
Duration: Estimated 3-6 months
Overview: Our client, a dynamic organization based in Leicester, is seeking an experienced Interim Financial Controller to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented finance professional to take ownership of financial operations and ensure the smooth running of the finance function during a period of transition. The role requires strong technical expertise, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to drive improvements across financial processes.
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Key Responsibilities:
1. Financial Reporting:
o Oversee the preparation of accurate and timely monthly management accounts.
o Support with statutory reporting, including the preparation of annual financial statements.
o Maintain robust reporting structures, identifying opportunities for improvement.
2. Team Leadership:
o Manage and mentor a small finance team, ensuring they are guided and supported in meeting targets.
o Drive a collaborative team environment to maintain high performance during the interim period.
3. Cash Flow and Budgeting:
o Monitor and manage cash flow effectively, ensuring the business meets its commitments.
o Assist with budgeting and forecasting to provide leadership with useful financial insights.
4. Process Improvement:
o Review existing systems, processes, and controls, making recommendations for improvements.
o Lead efficiency projects to optimize the financial processes and workflows across the organization.
5. Business Partnering:
o Act as a trusted adviser to senior management, delivering actionable insights.
o Provide financial counsel to non-finance stakeholders, communicating complex information effectively.
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Skills and Experience Required:
* Proven experience in a Financial Controller or related senior finance leadership role, ideally in a similar interim capacity.
* ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified or equivalent.
* Strong technical accounting expertise, including knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS.
* Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with the ability to guide and motivate teams.
* Proficiency in financial systems and advanced Excel skills. Experience with [insert client-specific ERP system, if applicable] is advantageous.
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