Chalk Hill Group are partnering exclusively with a leading Professional Services business to appoint an Interim Financial Controller for a 4–6 month assignment. Based in Winchester, this is a key role supporting senior leadership through a period requiring strong financial control, commercial insight, and operational oversight.
This opportunity would suit an experienced and hands-on Financial Controller who is comfortable operating within a professional services environment.
The Role:
Reporting into the senior leadership team, you will take ownership of the finance function, ensuring robust financial control while delivering clear, commercially focused insight to support decision-making.
This is a broad, hands-on role combining financial stewardship with business partnering across project and operational teams.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead day-to-day finance operations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and control
* Deliver monthly management accounts with insightful commentary and variance analysis
* Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
* Ensure compliance with UK GAAP, VAT, payroll, and HMRC requirements
* Maintain strong balance sheet control and audit readiness
* Partner with senior stakeholders to provide commercial insight on projects and performance
* Support year-end processes and liaise with external auditors/advisors
Key Skills and Experience include:
* Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) or QBE
* Proven experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance role within an SME or professional services environment
* Strong management accounting and cash flow expertise
* Confident communicator with the ability to influence at senior level
* Hands-on approach with strong attention to detail and ownership mindset
* Available at short notice or immediately
If you're an experienced interim finance professional looking for a varied and commercially engaging assignment, this role offers both challenge and flexibility.
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