Interim Financial Controller

Interim Financial Controller

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Bond Williams

Professional Recruitment

Interim Financial Controller required for a period of 6 months. This role would suit someone who is ready to lead, transform and future-proof finance in a complex, data-driven organisation. My client is looking for a strategic, technically strong Financial Controller to take ownership of financial control, reporting excellence and finance systems leadership – while driving automation and AI-enabled improvements.

Key tasks

  • Lead core finance operations: billing, AR/AP, general ledger, cost, inventory & revenue accounting
  • Deliver month-end and year-end close processes
  • Ensure statutory accounts, tax and management reporting meet the highest standards
  • Strengthen financial governance, controls and audit readiness
  • Embed robust financial policies and drive constructive compliance
  • Provide sharp, technically grounded accounting insight to senior stakeholders
  • Track emerging technical accounting developments and advise on impact
  • Act as business owner for Dynamics 365 Finance – shaping the roadmap for process, data governance and automation improvements
  • Build, lead and develop a high-performing finance team

Qualifications and Skills

  • Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
  • Strong technical accounting expertise with statutory reporting experience
  • Proven leadership of high-performing, inclusive finance teams
  • Strong finance systems knowledge (D365 highly desirable)
  • Passion for improving processes, controls, data quality and AI-enabled automation
  • Collaborative, proactive leader with a strong stewardship mindset

Environment and benefits

  • A competitive day rate (Inside IR35, PAYE only)
  • 25 days annual leave
  • Parking
  • 37 hour week – with 2/3 days hybrid

Bond Williams Professional Recruitment are an equal opportunity employer and operate as an Employment Business and Recruitment Agency

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Job Overview
Offered Salary
£350.00 - £450.00 per day
Job Location
Southampton, Hampshire
Job Type
Permanent
Consultant