Interim Finance Controller

New Year, New Beginnings - Immediate Impact Opportunity!

Ready for your next challenge? An exciting opportunity awaits in Wolverhampton for an experienced Interim Finance Controller to make an immediate impact in the charity sector. Join us for an 8-12 week assignment and be a catalyst for positive change.

About the Role:

As the Interim Finance Controller, you'll be at the heart of the financial operations. Your hands-on approach will manage day-to-day accounting, lead financial strategy, finalise budgets, and ensure seamless processes for the smooth running of our accounting department.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting and Management:

Produce timely management reports, including full Profit and Loss and Balance sheet with variance analysis.Take charge of day-to-day management of the accounts department.Budgeting and Financial Planning:

Lead the annual budget preparation in collaboration with the senior management team.Develop and implement a robust financial strategy aligned with organisational goals.Monitor financial performance, offering valuable insights for the Board.Provide guidance on cash flow, expenditure, budget controls, and efficiency savings.Risk Management and Compliance:

Review current processes, recommending improvements for operational excellence.Collaborate closely with the management team to establish effective financial management systems and ensure best practices across the business.Lead the annual audit, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.Statutory and External Submissions:

Manage statutory accounts and VAT returns, ensuring accurate financial records.Collaborate with External Auditors for seamless audits.Ideal Candidate:

Qualified accountant (ACMA, ACCA, ACA) or qualified by experience.Hands-on accounting and senior finance exposure, preferably in the not-for-profit or charity sector.Experience of preparing reports for Senior Management, Board, Funders and Stakeholders.Practical experience in maintaining accounting and payroll systems.Demonstrable background in driving process improvements and efficiencies.IT literate (Excel, Powerpoint, Word) with ERP system experience.Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills.Offering

Salary: Competitive daily rate

Location: Wolverhampton

Duration: 8-12 weeks

Working days: 3-5 days

Start: ASAP

This critical position requires commitment for the contract's duration with the option to extend. Be a part of our journey towards positive change and apply today.