Interim Financial Controller | Professional Services (12-month FTC) South Yorkshire | (Hybrid – 3 days per week on site) 12-month Fixed Term Contract | February 2026 start £100,000 – £125,000 excellent benefits Elevation Leadership and Executive are confidentially supporting a professional services business in Yorkshire with the appointment of an Interim Financial Controller on a 12-month FTC. This is a genuinely interesting interim leadership role, responsible for ensuring strong financial control, robust governance, accurate reporting and regulatory compliance during a period of transition within the finance team. You will join a well-structured finance function, working closely with Financial Control, FP&A and a Finance Change team, with a remit spanning both delivery and improvement. Key focus areas: Leadership of the Financial Control team Ownership of balance sheet integrity (reconciliations/control) and timely month-end close Oversight of financial reporting, including interim and year-end reporting Regulatory returns and governance papers Leading and coordinating the external audit process Driving improvements across finance operations: efficiency, controls and process quality Culture fit is important: The stakeholder mix is broad, so the successful candidate will be: Collaborative and personable Able to simplify finance for non-finance teams and build relationships quickly Confident enough to hold their ground technically and challenge appropriately when required Comfortable operating through periods of transition and change Candidate profile: Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent) Proven experience in Financial Controller / senior financial control roles Strong financial reporting and controls background Experience within regulated / compliance-led environments is essential To discuss the details of this requirement and the wider context around the business, please contact Helenna Bell at Elevation Recruitment Group.