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Financial Controller 8 Month FTC
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An established and growing UK business is seeking an experienced Finance Manager / Financial Controller to join the organisation on an 8-month fixed-term contract. Working closely with the Finance Director and wider leadership team, this is a hands-on role offering broad exposure across financial reporting, cash flow management, commercial analysis, controls, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
This opportunity would suit a proactive finance professional who enjoys working within a fast-paced environment, taking ownership of key finance processes and supporting operational and strategic decision-making.
Your new role
This is a broad and commercially focused finance leadership role responsible for the production of accurate monthly management accounts, financial reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, cash flow forecasting, banking activities, and month-end processes. Working closely with senior leadership and operational teams, the successful candidate will provide insight into business performance, analyse financial trends and variances, oversee sales and purchase ledger functions, manage credit control and supplier relationships, and ensure compliance with VAT, HMRC and audit requirements. The role will also drive continuous improvement across finance systems, processes and controls, while providing leadership, coaching, and support to the finance team to enhance performance and contribute to the ongoing success of the business.
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What you'll need to succeed
- Qualified, part-qualified or qualified by experience (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
- Previous experience in a Finance Manager, Financial Controller, or Senior Management Accountant role.
- Strong management accounting and month-end experience.
- Excellent reconciliation, reporting, and financial control skills.
- Experience managing cash flow and working capital.
- Strong Excel and finance systems experience.
- Ability to build effective relationships across operational and senior management teams.
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