Interim Financial Controller
Benjamin Edwards are recruiting for an experienced Interim Financial Controller to join a dynamic and busy finance team on a 6-12 month fixed-term basis. This high‑impact role supports the development of financial planning and forecasting capability across the business, while also providing support across key accounting and reporting activities. As Interim Financial Controller, you will play a key role in shaping and improving the company’s financial planning, forecasting, and reporting processes, working closely with senior finance leadership to lead the development of robust budgeting and forecasting models, strengthen financial reporting, controls and performance analysis. This role suits a seasoned interim finance professional who enjoys driving change, improving processes, and adding commercial value quickly.
Financial Planning & Analysis
- Lead FP&A activities including budgeting, forecasting, and long‑range planning
- Build and maintain robust 3‑way financial models (P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow)
- Support monthly forecasting and reporting cycles
- Deliver insightful financial analysis to support strategic decision‑making
- Coordinate annual planning timetables and forecasting processes
- Identify risks and opportunities across forecasts and business performance
Reporting & Business Insights
- Produce clear and engaging reports and presentations for senior leadership
- Prepare board‑level reporting packs and commentary on key financial movements
- Develop dashboards and reporting tools using Power BI and other visualisation platforms
- Drive automation and efficiency improvements across financial reporting
Process Improvement & Systems
- Identify opportunities to streamline and improve financial processes
- Support implementation and optimisation of financial systems and reporting tools
- Improve data accuracy, reporting consistency and business intelligence capability
Financial Accounting Support
- Assist with month‑end and year‑end close activities
- Support preparation of financial statements and balance sheet reconciliations
- Oversee fixed asset accounting and capital expenditure controls
- Support tax compliance and liaise with external/internal tax teams
- Assist with treasury activities including cash‑flow forecasting and reconciliations
Ideal Candidate
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
- Proven experience operating at Finance Controller or Finance Director level
- Strong FP&A, modelling and commercial finance experience
- Advanced Power BI, Excel and data manipulation skills
- Experience with ERP systems and financial planning tools
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