Financial Controller

Mac Kenzie King are working with a well-established and growing business to recruit an Interim Financial Controller to support the business through a period of transition for 4-6 months
. Reporting to senior management, the Interim Financial Controller will oversee the day-to-day financial operations of the business, ensuring accuracy, control and timely reporting. This is a key role during a period of change and will require someone who can quickly understand the business and add value.

• Producing variance analysis and providing financial insight to support decision-making
• Assisting with budgeting, forecasting and cost analysis
• Supporting month-end close, including journal postings and reporting
• Preparing management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet and cash flow information
• Managing purchase invoices, sales invoices and credit notes
• Maintaining sales and purchase ledgers, ensuring timely and accurate reconciliations
• Monitoring outstanding debt and supporting credit control activity
• Processing bank transactions and completing regular bank reconciliations
• Supporting payroll data preparation and expense processing
• Assisting with HMRC submissions and statutory reporting as required
• Liaising with suppliers, customers and external advisors to resolve queries
• Working closely with operations, sales and project teams to support end-to-end financial processes
• Manage a small transactional team
• Reviewing and improving finance processes and controls where appropriate

• Strong operational accounting knowledge, including ledgers, reconciliations and management accounts
• Experience working in SME or fast-paced commercial environments
• The ability to work hands-on and manage competing priorities
• A proactive, adaptable approach with strong attention to detail