Interim Financial Controller

Interim Financial Controller

Location: Lincoln

Salary: £85,000 per annum

Job Type: Temporary, 3-6 months

Benjamin Edwards are recruiting for an experienced Financial Controller. As Financial Controller, you will bring a strong understanding of financial management, reporting, and strategic planning to ensure financial operations run smoothly and efficiently. You thrive in a fast-paced, scaling environment, and enjoy working with cross-functional teams to support growth and operational excellence. With a strong eye for detail, you are able to oversee and improve financial processes, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and compliance at all levels. You have an analytical, problem-solving mindset, with curiosity and commercial acumen to help drive value across the wider business. You are an effective communicator, capable of presenting complex financial information in an understandable and actionable manner. You are adaptable, with a hands-on approach and a strong sense of ownership over your work. Most importantly, you have a passion for supporting a growing company and using your financial expertise to help shape the finance department.

The role of Financial Controller

• Manage a large team
• Implement necessary processes to improve efficiency across the finance function
• Ensure the smooth running of daily financial operations
• Work closely with the FD on ad-hoc projects
• Monthly financial reporting
• Cash flow forecasting and budgeting
• Ensure compliance to financial and tax regulations
• Oversee monthly payroll processes
• Lead audit, R&D tax claim

Key role measures for the Financial Controller

• Accuracy of financial records
• Timely month close process
• Clean audit report

The ideal candidate for the role of Financial Controller

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)
• Solid knowledge of standard accountancy and finance best practices
• A practical understanding of management accounting principles and techniques
• Solid IT skills, including strong Excel skills, proficiency in ERP and advanced excel techniques
• In-depth knowledge of budgeting and financial forecasting
• Strong analytical skills to effectively analyse financial reports
• A strong understanding of tax regulations

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Benjamin Edwards, please do not hesitate to apply.