Interim Financial Controller

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  • Job type

    Temporary
  • Location

    Manchester
  • Working Pattern

    Flexible Working,Full-time
  • Specialism

    Senior Finance Qualified
  • Industry

    Government & Public Services
  • Pay

    Up To £450 Per Day

Statutory Body – Interim Financial Controller – Up To £450 Per Day – 3 Months - Manchester - Start ASAP

Your new company
Independent statutory body (Sport) working across the UK and responsible for financial sustainability.

Your new role
In this interim role, you will play a pivotal part in supporting the Head of Finance by strengthening financial reporting and controls, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of the 2025/26 accounts, and implementing an accruals-based accounting process.
Please note, this is initially a 3-month contract with the potential to be extended dependent on performance. The role offers full-time flexible hybrid work, with 1–2 days in the office required per week in central Manchester.

What you'll need to succeed
  • You will be a fully qualified Accountant (CIPFA/ACA/CIMA/ACCA Level) or exceptional QBE with strong technical and financial expertise.
  • You will have effectively used Power BI in previous roles to develop financial and performance reporting to ensure accurate reporting and informed decision-making.
  • Candidates with a background in the public sector and / or a history of working within a regulated environment would be well suited to this role.
  • You must be an excellent communicator with a hands-on approach and can-do attitude.
  • Experience of a shared service centre environment and / or knowledge of Integra finance system would be beneficial but not essential.
  • You will have a proven history of successfully implementing process improvements.
What you'll get in return
The opportunity to join and influence a newly established finance team, where your skill set as an Interim Financial Controller can really have an impact at a pivotal time for the organisation. The role offers fantastic hybrid working within a collaborative office environment, paying a competitive rate of up to £450 per day, dependent on experience.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Georgia Wilson at Hays now.
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