Interim Financial Controller

Job description

Our client an exceptional brand in their field are looking for an interim Financial Controller to join their finance team for a 6 to 9 month position. The role will work closely with the business units focusing on supporting their activity and looking to ensure a strong controls environment including control documentation and remediation plans. Financial Controller responsibilities including business unit reviews and analysis.Monitor and analyse the BU's accounts and ensure activities are in line with accounting standards and the Group Finance Manual.Act as an advisor to the Group and Business Areas on technical accounting matters.Production of technical accounting papersResponsible for setting up internal controls over financial reporting, which includes process mapping, risk identification and effective control design.Oversee the embedding of the financial control reporting framework and support different business units to implement controls.Undertake periodic reviews of process documentation and BU risk and control assessments.Perform periodic independent validation of the design effectiveness of controls. Candidates will need to be fully qualified Accountants with a strong technical background including IFRS 9, 15 and 16 knowledge. Previous experience of establishing financial control frameworks and improvement of existing control environments will also be essential for the position.