Product Controller - Qualified Accountant
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Negotiable
Inside
Hybrid
London
Summary: Interim Product Controller needed for a leading financial services firm in London for a 6-month hybrid role. The position involves supporting core financial control activities across traded products, with a focus on P&L and balance sheet processes. The role requires strong technical accounting knowledge and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have a proven background in Product Control and strong analytical skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support core financial control activities across a traded product set.
- Deliver daily, weekly, and monthly controls.
- Support P&L and balance sheet processes.
- Act as a key liaison point between finance, risk, and the business.
- Manage deadlines and communicate clearly with stakeholders.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience within a Product Control function (circa 3+ years).
- Strong financial accounting and analytical capability.
- Solid understanding of GAAP/accounting principles.
- Experience producing and reviewing P&L, balance sheet, and substantiation work.
- Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with financial systems.
- Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline (professional qualification preferred but not essential).
Salary (Rate): £550.00 Daily
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Finance
Interim Product Controller required for a leading financial services firm. 6-month role, London hybrid.
Your new company
We have partnered with a large, well-established financial services organisation based in London to support them in appointing an experienced Interim Product Controller.This organisation operates within a complex, regulated environment and offers exposure to a high-performing finance function supporting Front Office and senior stakeholders.
Your new role
You will join the Product Control team on an initial 6-month interim contract, supporting core financial control activities across a traded product set.The role will involve delivering daily, weekly and monthly controls, supporting P&L and balance sheet processes, and acting as a key liaison point between finance, risk and the business.
This is a hands-on role requiring strong attention to detail, sound technical accounting knowledge and the ability to operate independently within a fast-paced environment.The position is London-based, with a hybrid working pattern (3-4 days onsite) and the potential for extension.
What you'll need to succeed
- Proven experience within a Product Control function (circa 3+ years)
- Strong financial accounting and analytical capability
- Solid understanding of GAAP/accounting principles
- Experience producing and reviewing P&L, balance sheet and substantiation work
- Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with financial systems
- Ability to work autonomously, manage deadlines and communicate clearly with stakeholders
- Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline (professional qualification preferred but not essential)
What you'll get in return
- An initial 6-month interim assignment with likelihood of extension
- Exposure to a high-profile financial services environment
- Hybrid working and a collaborative team culture
- Competitive day rate aligned to market
- Opportunity to partner closely with senior finance stakeholders
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