Interim Technical Financial Controller

Interim Technical Financial Controller

Posted 1 day 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

Detailed Description From Employer:

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