Interim Financial Controller

Robert Half are seeking an experienced Financial Controller to join a large, complex organisation on an interim basis. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will be responsible for the financial control environment, statutory reporting, treasury management, and leading the finance team across management accounts and financial services

Job Title : Financial Controller (Interim)

Employment Type: Contract / Temporary

Location : Bath

Salary: £350 per day (via Umbrella Company)

Hours : 3 days per week in the office 2 from home

Duration : 3-6 months (with potential to extend)

Key Responsibilities :

Financial Strategy & Reporting

• Deliver monthly management accounts to year-end standard (P&L, cash flow, balance sheet, capex)
• Support financial planning and forecasting, including multi-year budget scenarios
• Provide variance analysis and supporting commentary for senior stakeholders

Statutory Reporting & Treasury

• Deliver statutory returns (e.g. TRAC, AFR, year-end financial statements)
• Manage treasury resources in line with organisational policy
• Deliver forward-looking cash flow forecasts

Team Leadership

• Line manage direct reports in Finance Services, Management Accounts, and Financial Accounting
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with Finance Director and stakeholders
• Foster collaborative team ethos and development

Control Environment & Continuous Improvement

• Create and maintain robust financial control environment
• Ensure financial policies and procedures are current and effective
• Lead process improvement initiatives

About You

Essential:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
• Proven experience managing and developing finance teams
• Strong track record delivering management accounts and financial forecasts
• Experience in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment
• Excellent analytical and technical accounting skills
• Outstanding communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Ability to translate technical accounting into strategic insight

Desirable:

• Experience in the higher education or not-for-profit sector
• Knowledge of regulatory reporting
• Prior interim/contract finance leadership roles

If you're a professional interim or Financial Controller with the right level of experience local to the south-west I'd love to hear from you!