Interim Financial Controller
Job Reference: 887603
Ipswich
£65,000 - £75,000 per annum
Hybrid Working
MacKenzie King are excited to be supporting a local and growing business with the recruitment of an Interim Financial Controller for a term of 6-9 months. As an Interim Financial Controller, you will provide strategic financial leadership, robust risk management, and high-quality insight to support business growth. Reporting to the Managing Director and Board, this role plays a critical part in shaping financial strategy, driving performance, and enabling informed decision-making across the business.
Key tasks and responsibilities
Financial Strategy and Planning
- Ownership of the annual budgeting process and rolling 12-month forecasts
- High-level cashflow modelling and liquidity forecasting
- Treasury management and oversight of funding positions
Compliance, Audit, and Risk
- Lead the year-end statutory audit and manage external auditors
- Full responsibility for statutory accounts and Corporation Tax
- Ownership and maintenance of the company Risk Register
Payroll and Team Leadership
- Oversight of monthly payroll and pension compliance
- Leadership, mentoring, and development of the Finance team
Systems and ERP Ownership
- Strategic finance lead
- Ensure the ERP system supports business objectives and strategic decision-making
Group Reporting and Stakeholder Management
- Primary Finance contact for the wider group
- Ensure all group reporting and compliance submissions are accurate, timely, and complete
Qualifications and experience
- Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or QBE
- Proven experience as a Financial Controller or senior finance leader
- Experience leading audits and statutory reporting
- Experience in growing SME environments
- Involvement in ERP implementations or optimisation
- Track record of leading finance teams
If you would like to talk to a consultant about this role, contact:
Stephanie Capstick
"This is an amazing opportunity for a candidate looking to join a business on a journey where you can make a real impact."
Stephanie Capstick