Interim Financial Controller
CV-LibraryLondoncontractPosted: 24 September 2026
Apply NowWe’re currently working with a leading financial services business that is looking to appoint an experienced Interim Financial Controller on an initial 4-month contract.
This is a hands-on opportunity for a qualified accountant to take ownership of an established finance function while supporting a period of systems, process and technology transition.
The successful candidate will work closely with the wider finance team to ensure a smooth transition, maintain strong financial controls and bring greater structure and transparency to the existing processes.
Key Responsibilities:
* Take ownership of the Financial Controller function and day-to-day finance processes
* Oversee monthly revenue accounting and month-end close
* Review and maintain balance sheet controls and revenue analysis
* Support the transition to a new technical ledger
* Assist with the integration of the ledger into Workday
* Review, refine and document existing finance processes and policies
* Provide greater governance and transparency around revenue accounting
* Work closely with the existing finance team throughout the transition and handover
* Support wider finance activities including reporting, budgeting and systems-related projects where required
About You:
* ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualified accountant
* Strong background within a Financial Controller, Financial Accountant or Technical Accounting position
* Experience across revenue accounting, month-end and balance sheet controls
* Lloyd's, insurance broking or IBA experience highly desirable
* Good understanding of technical ledgers and financial processes
* Experience with finance systems, system implementations or process improvement would be beneficial
* Highly organised with strong attention to detail
* Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of a function
* Able to build effective relationships and work collaboratively with an established finance team
* Resilient and comfortable working in a changing environment
This is a hands-on opportunity for a qualified accountant to take ownership of an established finance function while supporting a period of systems, process and technology transition.
The successful candidate will work closely with the wider finance team to ensure a smooth transition, maintain strong financial controls and bring greater structure and transparency to the existing processes.
Key Responsibilities:
* Take ownership of the Financial Controller function and day-to-day finance processes
* Oversee monthly revenue accounting and month-end close
* Review and maintain balance sheet controls and revenue analysis
* Support the transition to a new technical ledger
* Assist with the integration of the ledger into Workday
* Review, refine and document existing finance processes and policies
* Provide greater governance and transparency around revenue accounting
* Work closely with the existing finance team throughout the transition and handover
* Support wider finance activities including reporting, budgeting and systems-related projects where required
About You:
* ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualified accountant
* Strong background within a Financial Controller, Financial Accountant or Technical Accounting position
* Experience across revenue accounting, month-end and balance sheet controls
* Lloyd's, insurance broking or IBA experience highly desirable
* Good understanding of technical ledgers and financial processes
* Experience with finance systems, system implementations or process improvement would be beneficial
* Highly organised with strong attention to detail
* Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of a function
* Able to build effective relationships and work collaboratively with an established finance team
* Resilient and comfortable working in a changing environment