Interim Group Financial Controller - #2149233

Interim Financial Controller

Sheffield | 3 Month Initial Contract

We are working with a well established PLC business based in
Sheffield that is looking to appoint an experienced Interim
Financial Controller on an initial 3 month contract, with the
potential for the role to be extended or to become a permanent
appointment.

This is a hands on opportunity for an experienced finance
professional to join the business at an important time and play a
key role in ensuring robust financial control, reporting and
governance across the organisation.

The Role

Reporting into senior finance leadership, you will take ownership
of the day-to-day financial control environment and support the
wider finance function across reporting, controls and month end
activities.

Key responsibilities will include:

* Leading and overseeing the month end close process
* Producing accurate and timely management and financial
reporting
* Maintaining strong financial controls and ensuring compliance
with PLC requirements
* Supporting the preparation of statutory accounts and audit
requirements
* Reviewing balance sheet reconciliations and identifying areas
requiring attention
* Managing and improving financial processes and controls
* Working closely with senior stakeholders across the wider
business
* Supporting finance transformation and process improvement
initiatives where required
* Providing hands-on support to the finance team during a period
of change

About You

We are looking for a qualified or qualified by experience
accountant with a strong background in financial control within a
complex or PLC environment.

You will ideally have:

* Previous experience working as a Financial Controller
* Strong month end and financial reporting experience
* Experience operating within a PLC or similarly structured
organisation
* Excellent understanding of financial controls and accounting
processes
* Strong technical accounting knowledge
* The ability to quickly understand a business and make an
immediate impact
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
* A hands-on, pragmatic approach and the ability to work
effectively in a fast-paced environment
* Ideally, experience of working in an interim or change-focused
capacity

If you are an experienced Financial Controller who is immediately
available or approaching the end of an assignment and are
interested in a role with genuine potential beyond the initial
contract, we'd be keen to hear from you.