A PE-backed, multi-divisional services group is seeking an experienced Interim Financial Controller to take ownership of the end-to-end financial control and close process, diagnose and improve divisional finance processes, and support key finance transformation initiatives.The position will provide the SLT with accurate, reliable and commentary-ready financial information, while driving improvements to processes, controls, systems and ways of working across the finance function.
The Company
A large, PE-backed services group operating through multiple divisions, entities and service lines. The business has a complex finance structure combining divisional teams with centralised reporting and FP&A capabilities.
The Role
Based in Leeds and reporting directly to the Divisional Finance Director, with a dotted reporting line to the Group Financial Controller, you will be accountable for the accuracy and integrity of the divisional P&L and balance sheet, while leading the diagnosis and delivery of process improvements across the finance function.Key responsibilities include:Mapping end-to-end divisional finance processes, identifying bottlenecks, duplication, manual workarounds, control gaps and recurring close issuesDiagnosing root causes and implementing improvements rather than repeatedly managing symptomsLeading delivery of already-identified improvement initiatives, while identifying further opportunities across process, controls and technologyManaging the end-to-end divisional month-end close, including the trial balance, journals, P&L review and balance sheet sign-offReviewing the trial balance against prior month, budget and forecastIdentifying required adjustments and providing clear instructions to the General Accounting teamDirecting Management Accountants on revenue, direct cost and materials accrualsManaging judgement-based accounting across revenue, WIP, direct costs and provisionsReviewing and challenging revenue recognition, accruals, provisions and other accounting judgementsLeading the production and sign-off of the divisional results packSubmitting accurate financial information to Group Reporting within the agreed timetableProviding the Divisional Finance Director with commentary on actuals, run-rate performance and accounting movementsActing as the first point of escalation for accounting policy and process queries within the divisionEnsuring compliance with group accounting policies, processes and reporting standardsWorking with the FP&A Centre of Excellence to support management information, forecasting and planning cyclesEnsuring new processes, systems and ways of working are properly documented, adopted and embedded
Your Profile
Fully qualified accountant, with ACA, ACCA or CIMASignificant Financial Controller or Divisional Controller experienceProven experience in finance process mapping, diagnosis and improvementExperience supporting or delivering finance transformation initiativesStrong technical accounting knowledge, including revenue recognition, WIP, accruals and provisionsExperience within services, outsourced services, contracting or project-led environmentsStrong understanding of financial controls and month-end close processesComfortable operating within a fast-paced, PE-backed environmentProven ability to implement and embed change
Compensation & Benefits
This interim role offers a day rate of £450-600 per day, dependent on experience, based in Leeds on a hybrid basis, 3 days per week.The position provides the opportunity to take ownership of financial control for a significant division within a large PE-backed services group, while working closely with divisional and group finance leadership to deliver meaningful process improvements and leave the finance function materially stronger and more scalable.
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