Financial Controller

The hourly rate is £60 Inside IR35 Umbrella (£450 per day), contract duration is until 31.12.2026 – 37.5 hours per week – 2-3 days per week in the Manchester office for meetings.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead the development and implementation of effective manual and automated accounting processes.
• Assess current financial systems, identify gaps, and design interim control procedures to support critical initiatives within tight timelines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate intercompany and segment reporting.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation, including process narratives, control descriptions, and reconciliation protocols.
• Support and facilitate financial transformation projects, working independently and managing ambiguity with strategic initiative.
• Prepare and deliver progress reports to senior management, highlighting risks, dependencies, and critical milestones.
• Establish sustainable operating models that balance control effectiveness with operational efficiency.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Fully qualified accountant with strong experience in financial control and process design.
• Demonstrable expertise in working on complex projects within multi-entity environments.
• Deep understanding of intercompany accounting, segment reporting, and reconciliation processes.
• Excellent documentation skills, producing audit-ready materials.
• Proven ability to manage stakeholder relationships across finance and non-finance teams.
• Strong organisational skills, capable of working autonomously and managing multiple priorities.

Nice to Have Skills:

• Experience supporting finance transformation or system implementation initiatives.
• Familiarity with SAP BTL accounting, BlackLine, or comparable finance systems.
• Background in multinational or shared service environments.
• Knowledge of risk-based process design and financial controls.

Preferred Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or equivalent qualification preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in financial control, process improvement, or finance transformation roles.
• Prior experience working in fast-paced, multinational organisations, with a focus on automation and system upgrades.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to work independently and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Flexibility to adapt to project demands, including occasional travel if necessary.
• Strong communication skills to clearly articulate complex procedures and assessments.