Interim Financial Controller

Outside IR35 – Interim Financial Controller – Predominantly Remote – Job Opportunity! A local government client of mine are on the lookout for a Financial Controller to join their team on an interim basis (possibility to become permanent thereafter) up until April 2027. This role will oversee the end-to-end finance operations and play a key role in ensuring financial activities are well-governed, transparent, and compliant with CIPFA public sector accounting standards. You’ll play a central role in safeguarding public funds, driving improvements in processes and controls, and supporting strategic decision-making at the highest level. Contract Length: Until end of March 2027 Rate: DOE IR35 – Outside. Earliest Start Date: 19th January 2026. Days p/w: 5 (could maybe also consider part time). Hybrid Working : Predominantly remote. X1 day per month likely in office. As and when needed for key meetings.

Main Duties:

• Developing and embedding robust financial systems and controls.
• Ensuring tight financial management, compliance with Financial Regulations and CIPFA standards, and recommending changes that impact forecast outturns.
• Managing up-to-date cashflow forecasting and supporting the annual budgeting process alongside the Finance Director.
• Preparing and reconciling financial returns for government-funded programmes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with fund requirements.
• Overseeing loans and investments, including drawdown requests and annual depreciation/amortisation journals.
• Completing quarterly intercompany reconciliations and preparing reports and financial analysis for committees and decision-makers.
• Producing accurate consolidated and loan fund balances.
• Coordinating year-end closedown and preparing the Statement of Accounts to prescribed deadlines.
• Liaising with internal and external auditors to support efficient audit processes.

Experience:

• A strong understanding of public sector finance and CIPFA standards.
• Experience overseeing finance operations, financial planning and analysis, and balance sheet controls.
• A track record of improving processes, strengthening governance, and ensuring the effective use of public funds.
• Confidence working in a complex, politically aware environment.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Experience in procurement and contract management is highly desirable.

CVs will be being reviewed by the end client on Friday 9th January with interviews the week following so if you match the above criteria and are interested in the position then please do not hesitate to reach out by sending your CV to Daniel.worthington@g2recruitment.com and calling me on 0115 666 6399.