Interim Finance Manager - Financial Controls

Interim Finance Manager - Financial Controls

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£550 Per day
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Coventry, England, United Kingdom
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Accounting Associate Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA) Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) Embedding External Auditing Finance Financial Controls Generally Accepted Accounting Principles Internal Auditing Month-End Closing Process Improvement Stakeholder Management Technical Accounting Workflows

Summary: The Interim Finance Manager – Financial Controls role in Coventry involves leading the enhancement and embedding of financial controls during a transitional period. This hands-on position requires a commercially aware finance professional with a strong technical background and a focus on process improvement and governance. The role is designed for an experienced individual who can work closely with the finance team and auditors to ensure compliance and accuracy in financial processes.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Review, enhance, and embed robust financial controls across core finance processes.
  • Assess current systems and workflows, identifying control weaknesses and implementing improvements.
  • Support the month-end close process, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance.
  • Work closely with the Financial Controller and wider finance team to ensure adherence to internal policies and regulatory requirements.
  • Develop and roll out process documentation, policies, and control frameworks.
  • Collaborate with internal and external auditors to support audit readiness and address findings.

Key Skills:

  • Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
  • Strong experience in financial controls, internal audit, or financial governance roles.
  • Hands-on experience in implementing or improving control frameworks within medium to large organisations.
  • Strong technical accounting knowledge (IFRS/UK GAAP).
  • Excellent attention to detail and a strong sense of accountability.
  • Able to work independently and influence stakeholders at all levels.

Salary (Rate): £550 daily

City: Coventry

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

Job Title: Interim Finance Manager – Financial Controls

Location: Coventry

Contract Type: 6 Month Contract

Hybrid: 3 days in the office/ 2 days at home

Rate: £500 - £550 a day inside IR35 via Umbrella.

Overview: We’re working with a well-established organisation seeking an experienced Interim Finance Manager to lead on strengthening and embedding financial controls during a period of transition and change. This is a hands-on role suited to a commercially aware finance professional with a strong technical background and a passion for process improvement and governance.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Review, enhance, and embed robust financial controls across core finance processes.
  • Assess current systems and workflows, identifying control weaknesses and implementing improvements.
  • Support the month-end close process, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance.
  • Work closely with the Financial Controller and wider finance team to ensure adherence to internal policies and regulatory requirements.
  • Develop and roll out process documentation, policies, and control frameworks.
  • Collaborate with internal and external auditors to support audit readiness and address findings.

Candidate Requirements:

  • Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
  • Strong experience in financial controls , internal audit , or financial governance roles.
  • Hands-on experience in implementing or improving control frameworks within medium to large organisations.
  • Strong technical accounting knowledge (IFRS/UK GAAP).
  • Excellent attention to detail and a strong sense of accountability.
  • Able to work independently and influence stakeholders at all levels.
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