Overview
The organization is seeking an experienced Interim Financial Controller for a 6-month contract with the potential for permanent placement. This role involves taking charge of month-end financial control activities and preparing for the year-end audit within a dynamic, high-growth environment. The selected candidate will collaborate closely with senior finance leadership, ensuring effective management of the finance function during a critical period while leveraging their expertise in financial controls and technology, particularly Workday Financials.
Responsibilities
- Take ownership of key financial control and reporting activities, ensuring accurate and timely month-end close processes.
- Lead audit readiness and preparation activities ahead of the annual external audit.
- Act as the primary finance contact for auditors, coordinating requests, deliverables, and stakeholder engagement throughout the audit process.
- Ensure audit schedules, supporting documentation, and working papers are prepared accurately and delivered within required timelines.
- Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and maintain the integrity of the control environment.
- Review existing financial control processes and identify opportunities to strengthen governance and reporting accuracy.
- Utilise Workday Financials to support reporting, financial controls, and operational efficiency across the finance function.
- Provide leadership and direction to the finance team, supporting both qualified and transactional accounting staff.
Requirements
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with experience operating at Financial Controller, Head of Finance, Senior Finance Manager or similar level.
- Proven hands-on experience with Workday Financials.
- Demonstrable experience leading external audits and managing audit preparation activities.
- Strong technical accounting expertise, including financial controls, balance sheet management, and statutory reporting.
- Previous experience managing month-end reporting processes within a complex business environment.
- Experience leading and developing finance teams.
- Strong understanding of regulatory reporting and compliance requirements.
- Self-sufficient, analytical, and commercially minded with the ability to solve problems and deliver outcomes with minimal supervision.