Financial Controller (Interim) - £450 a day - Central London/hybrid/One day travel to EssexMy client, a facilities management company is looking to hire an experienced and proactive Interim Financial Controller to lead the end-to-end finance function for an initial 3 months with the possibility of extending. This is a key leadership role, responsible for ensuring financial accuracy, integrity, and insight to support the company''s continued growth and strategic decision-making.Key Responsibilities:Financial Reporting and Compliance Take full ownership of the monthly management accounts, PandL, balance sheet, and cash flow reporting across all group entities, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with UK GAAP.Core Finance Operations Oversee daily financial operations including payroll, accounts payable/receivable, bank reconciliations, and VAT returns. Ensure strong internal controls, streamlined processes, and effective cash flow management.Financial Planning and Analysis Deliver meaningful financial analysis and commentary to senior leadership. Translate financial results into actionable insights and recommendations to drive profitability and operational efficiency.Budgeting and Forecasting Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process in collaboration with operational teams. Monitor performance against targets, identifying variances and risks, and advising on corrective actions.Strategic Projects and Process Improvement Contribute to business-wide initiatives including finance systems upgrades, automation of key processes (e.g. AP automation), commercial contract evaluation, and other strategic projects aligned with company objectives.Key skills:Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).Proven experience in a similar financial controller role, ideally within a multi-entity/group structure.Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP and core finance processes.Excellent analytical, commercial, and communication skills.Demonstrated ability to lead and improve finance functions in a fast-paced, evolving environment.Experience with finance software and a proactive approach to process automation and improvement.Broadstone Resourcing Ltd acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business and all appointments will be made on merit alone.

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