Interim Technical Financial Controller
Posted 3 days ago by Finatal
£750 Per day
Outside
Hybrid
Northampton, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Interim Technical Financial Controller role in Northampton involves leading financial reporting and technical accounting during a transformative period for a private equity-backed manufacturing business. The position requires expertise in UK GAAP/FRS 102 or IFRS and involves managing the year-end close process and providing technical accounting advice. The candidate will also support system improvements and act as a key adviser to the CFO and finance team. This is a contract position lasting 3-6 months with a focus on enhancing financial processes and controls.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the preparation of consolidated financial statements under UK GAAP/FRS 102 or IFRS
- Oversee and manage the year-end close process and support the external audit
- Provide technical accounting advice on complex areas including revenue recognition, stock, leases, and fixed assets
- Review and enhance accounting policies and internal controls
- Support system and process improvements within the finance function
- Act as a key technical adviser to the CFO and wider finance team
Key Skills:
- ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent) with a strong technical accounting background
- Prior experience in a private equity-backed and manufacturing or product-led environment
- Deep understanding of UK GAAP and/or IFRS, with experience of group consolidations
- Ability to work at pace in a hands-on, change-oriented business
- Available to start within 1–2 weeks
Salary (Rate): £750 daily
City: Northampton
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Finance
A leading private equity-backed manufacturing business based in Northampton is seeking an experienced Interim Technical Financial Controller . This is a key role to support the business through year-end, technical accounting reviews, and financial reporting improvements during a period of transformation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the preparation of consolidated financial statements under UK GAAP/FRS 102 or IFRS
- Oversee and manage the year-end close process and support the external audit
- Provide technical accounting advice on complex areas including revenue recognition, stock, leases, and fixed assets
- Review and enhance accounting policies and internal controls
- Support system and process improvements within the finance function
- Act as a key technical adviser to the CFO and wider finance team
Candidate Profile:
- ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent) with a strong technical accounting background
- Prior experience in a private equity-backed and manufacturing or product-led environment
- Deep understanding of UK GAAP and/or IFRS, with experience of group consolidations
- Ability to work at pace in a hands-on, change-oriented business
- Available to start within 1–2 weeks