Overview
The Interim Financial Controller will support a private equity-backed business services group during a transitional period, focusing on payroll, audit, and finance project initiatives. The successful candidate will take ownership of payroll-related finance tasks, work collaboratively with finance and payroll teams, and engage with external audits while identifying process improvements.
Responsibilities
- Take ownership of payroll-related finance and control work.
- Support the business with payroll queries, reconciliations, and associated projects.
- Work closely with finance and payroll teams to ensure robust processes and controls.
- Support the external audit and resolve audit queries.
- Review existing processes and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Deliver ad hoc financial control and project work during a period of change.
Requirements
- Substantial hands-on payroll experience.
- Strong financial control/accounting background.
- Experience with Ciphr is advantageous.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment.
- Proactive and able to work independently.
- Confident in managing projects and senior stakeholders.
- Available immediately or at short notice for a three-month contract.