Interim Financial Controller Interim

Cedar is currently partnered with a PE-backed services business to secure an Interim Financial Controller on an initial 6-month contract basis.

The role is based in the South East with a hybrid working model.

The business is looking for an experienced, hands-on finance professional to support the day-to-day running of the finance function during a busy period of growth and change.

The Role

As Interim Financial Controller, responsibilities are likely to include:

• Leading the month-end close process and ensuring timely production of monthly management accounts
• Supporting the year-end audit process and acting as a key contact for external auditors
• Managing balance sheet reconciliations and improving overall balance sheet integrity
• Supporting reporting accuracy, controls and finance process consistency across the function
• Assisting with cashflow reporting and working capital management
• Supporting budgeting and forecasting activity where required
• Working closely with the CFO and wider finance team to ensure smooth day-to-day finance operations
• Providing support across BAU finance activities in a fast-paced environment
• Assisting with technical accounting and reporting requirements where needed
• Helping mentor and support junior members of the finance team

Your Profile

• Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CA or equivalent)
• Previous experience operating as a Financial Controller or senior finance lead
• Strong month-end, audit and balance sheet management experience
• Strong technical accounting capability
• Comfortable working within fast-paced businesses and supporting BAU finance delivery
• Hands-on approach with the ability to support across a broad finance remit
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

Prior exposure to PE-backed or multi-entity businesses would be beneficial but is not essential.

• £425-£475 per day
• Outside IR35
• Initial 6-month contract