Interim Financial Controller - Robert Half : Job Details

Do you enjoy the chaos of a start up? Happy to review/recommend and implement finance from the bottom up?

We're looking for a hands-on interim Financial Controller who loves a project to design and implement a finance function from the ground up. This is a high-impact role for a qualified accountant who thrives in environments where structure is being created, not inherited.

You'll be working directly with the board to establish financial control, reporting, and strategic insight from first principles. This is a true build role - perfect for someone who enjoys moving quickly from diagnosis to delivery.

Interim Financial Controller/Lead | Build & Transform Role

Location: Yeovil / Hybrid (1 day per week onsite)Term: 6-Month Contract Day Rate: £350pd+ / 65k-70k+ (FTC)Start: Immediate

Key deliverables:

• Design and implement robust financial controls and processes
• Develop and produce monthly management accounts and board reports
• Analyse contract performance and expenditure to drive decision-making
• Lead the transition from outsourced finance provision to in-house function
• Establish budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management processes
• Ensure compliance with UK financial regulations and tax requirements

We need someone who:

• Is a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with experience in start-up/scale-up environments
• Has built finance functions before and can operate with minimal direction
• Is proficient in QuickBooks and advanced Excel
• Can translate financial data into strategic insight for board-level decisions
• Is hands-on, pragmatic and comfortable working at both operational and strategic levels

Apply:Please submit your CV and day rate expectations. Suitable candidates will be provided with a full role brief.

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