Interim Financial Controller

Sewell Wallis is exclusively working with an established market-leading business, currently undergoing a period of transformation, to secure an Interim Financial Controller for a 6‑month contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified, experienced Financial Controller to step into a broad and commercially focused finance leadership role. Working closely with senior stakeholders across the group, you will lead management and statutory reporting, consolidations, forecasting, treasury management and drive best practice and continuous improvement across the finance function.

Based in Leeds, West Yorkshire, you’ll be expected to attend the office 3 days a week, with 2 days working from home.

What will you be doing?

• Manage the day‑to‑day accounting and reporting responsibilities of the finance function including financial & management accounting.
• Preparation of accurate and timely Group Management Accounts in line with Group reporting timescales, including Balance Sheet reconciliations.
• Preparation of Group consolidation and monthly Board Packs including trading commentary.
• Preparation of Group Statutory Financial Statements together with associated notes and strategic & management reports.
• Develop and maintain effective Group financial processes, systems, and controls.
• Liaise with external auditors to manage and complete annual financial audit.
• Line management of the Management Accounting and Order to Cash team.
• Liaise with other external stakeholders such as HMRC, Companies House, Finance providers to provide relevant reporting and management information as necessary.
• Maintain and develop the Group forecasting and funding model to support key sensitivity analysis and budget setting with Business Unit Managers.
• Treasury management including weekly cashflow forecasting and working capital requirements.
• Finance Business Partner to Group entities supporting commercial decision making where necessary to aid business decisions.

What skills are we looking for?

• Qualified accountant (ACCA/ACA/CIMA Equivalent) with significant post‑qualification experience.
• Strong internal controls and process knowledge.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Experience working within a business with multiple entities (consolidation experience).
• Confident putting together statutory financial statements.

What’s on offer?

• A competitive salary of £65,000.
• Immediate start.
• 6‑month contract, with potential for extension.
• Free on‑site parking.
• 25 days of annual leave with your birthday off.
• Flexible working hours; office open from 6:30 am.

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