Job description
We are seeking an experienced Financial Controller for a contract position inside IR35 to support our finance team during a period of transition and growth. This is a key role responsible for ensuring the integrity of financial reporting, compliance with statutory obligations and providing strategic insights to senior leadership.This is a hybrid role between remote and client's offices in Tunbridge Wells, Kent.
This is an urgent role so suitable candidates must be available for an immediate start.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the month-end and year-end close process
- Prepare accurate financial reports, budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis
- Ensure compliance with statutory reporting, tax filings, and audit requirements
- Partner with business units to drive financial performance and efficiency
- Manage and oversee a small finance team (if applicable)
- Provide financial insights and support strategic decision-making
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
- Proven experience as a Financial Controller or in a senior finance role
- Strong technical accounting knowledge (UK GAAP/IFRS)
- Excellent Excel and financial systems skills (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Netsuite – specify as relevant)
- Able to hit the ground running in a fast-paced environment
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