Financial Controller

  • Job Reference: 13376
  • Date Posted: 19 February 2026
  • Recruiter: Paul Mitchell Associates
  • Location: Leicester, Leicestershire, England
  • Salary: £55,000
  • Bonus/Benefits: pro-rata for 3 days per week
  • Sector: Accountancy
  • Job Type: Temporary
  • Duration: To Be Agreed
  • Work Hours: Part Time
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Job Description

INTERIM FINANCIAL CONTROLLER

Leicester

Our client is seeking an experienced and hands-on Interim Finance Controller to provide strong financial leadership and operational support during a transitional period. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day financial operations, ensuring robust financial controls, and delivering accurate and timely financial reporting to support business decision-making.

This is a part-time role suited to a commercially minded finance professional who can quickly add value in a fast-paced environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

Financial Management & Reporting

  • Oversee monthly management accounts preparation and reporting
  • Ensure accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial information
  • Deliver variance analysis, forecasts, and financial insights
  • Support budgeting and reforecasting processes
  • Prepare board and management reporting packs

Financial Control & Compliance

  • Maintain and improve financial controls and processes
  • Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and accounting requirements
  • Manage cash flow forecasting and working capital
  • Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and review processes
  • Support audit processes where required

Operational Finance

  • Supervise finance team members where applicable
  • Review payroll, VAT returns, and statutory submissions
  • Identify process improvements and efficiencies
  • Support systems or process changes during the interim period

Business Partnering

  • Provide financial guidance to senior management
  • Support commercial decision-making with financial analysis
  • Assist with strategic projects or change initiatives as required

Technical skills / abilities / competencies required

·  Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

·  Proven experience as a Financial Controller or senior finance lead

·  Experience in interim or contract roles desirable

·  Strong technical accounting and financial reporting skills

·  Hands-on approach with strong attention to detail

·  Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

· Ability to quickly understand business operations and priorities

 

Personal qualities and attributes

 ·  Proactive and solutions-focused

·  Able to work independently and manage priorities effectively

·  Comfortable operating in changing or transitional environments

·  Strong organisational and problem-solving skills

Benefits

Flexible working time

Free parking

Company pension

Salary and Hrs

£55,000 p/a prorated, approx., 24 hrs per week (3 days) 9-5.

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