Job Opportunity: Interim Financial Controller

Are you an experienced finance professional ready for your next challenge? We have an exciting opportunity on behalf of our client, a medium-sized business based in Southampton, owned by a US-listed company. They are looking for an Interim Financial Controller to join their team and provide essential support during a period of growth and transformation.

Our client is seeking a skilled Financial Controller who can bring expertise in financial management, reporting, and systems optimisation to a fast-paced environment. You will play a critical role in ensuring financial stability, supporting senior leadership, and driving improvements across finance processes. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a business backed by a global parent company.

• Position: Interim Financial Controller
• Location: Southampton, Hampshire
• Rate: £450 - 550 Inside IR35
• Duration: May 2025

• Lead financial reporting, audit preparation, and annual budgeting processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with both UK and US reporting standards.
• Oversee accounts payable (AP) operations, addressing system inefficiencies and streamlining processes to prevent backlogs.
• Independently manage critical financial tasks, ensuring timely and precise delivery of all accounting functions.
• Identify opportunities to enhance financial processes and optimise operational efficiency, aligning with the standards of a US-listed parent company.
• Produce clear, insightful financial reports and analyses to support senior management in decision-making.
• Provide robust support to the finance team during peak periods, covering for absences and managing concurrent projects.

• Extensive experience as a Financial Controller or Management Accountant in medium to large businesses, ideally within a subsidiary of a publicly listed company.
• Strong proficiency in financial systems and accounts payable systems.
• Solid background in audits, budgeting, and monthly financial reporting, with the ability to adapt to both UK GAAP and US GAAP requirements.
• Highly adaptable, analytical, and capable of managing multiple high-priority tasks independently.
• Self-motivated with excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Strong communication skills, able to present financial insights clearly and effectively to senior stakeholders.

Our client is a growing medium-sized business with the backing of a US-listed parent company, offering a unique blend of agility and stability. They are known for their collaborative culture, commitment to excellence, and opportunities for professional growth. This role offers the chance to contribute to a high-growth business while being part of a supportive and innovative team.

If you are looking to leverage your financial expertise in a dynamic setting and thrive in a role where your contributions will be valued, we would love to hear from you!

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