Summary: The role of Interim Financial Controller involves overseeing and managing financial accounts for three entities within a leading financial services company in Leeds. The position requires strong technical accounting expertise and is focused on preparing for year-end audits while ensuring compliance and timely reporting. The successful candidate will play a key advisory role within the finance team and contribute to strategic decision-making through financial analysis. This is a hybrid opportunity aimed at seasoned financial professionals looking to make an immediate impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage the financial accounts for three distinct entities within the organisation.
• Ensure monthly financial closing processes are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Provide hands-on support in preparing for the year-end external audit, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and audit-readiness.
• Maintain and refine technical accounting processes to align with industry best practices.
• Deliver financial reporting and analysis to inform strategic decision-making.
• Act as a key advisor within the finance team, sharing expertise and ensuring adherence to accounting and regulatory standards.

Key Skills:

• Proven technical accounting expertise with a solid understanding of IFRS and/or UK GAAP.
• A professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, or CIMA (or international equivalent).
• Extensive experience in financial accounting and reporting, preferably within the financial services sector.
• A track record of successfully preparing accounts for year-end audits.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple sets of accounts.
• A proactive and solution-oriented approach to problem-solving.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively liaise with internal and external stakeholders.

Salary (Rate): £500

City: Leeds

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Finance