Financial Controller
MacKenzie King · Ipswich, England ·
Job Description MacKenzie King are looking for an experienced Interim Financial Controller to join an established business, based in Ipswich. The contract is for 3 months, and you will be required to support the business through their financial audit, provide monthly management reporting, and manage a small team.
This is a hands-on assignment requiring an experienced and reliable Interim Financial Controller. The successful candidate will bring recent experience of successfully supporting an SME through a statutory audit and be comfortable operating in a fast-paced, commercially focused environment. Duties &
Responsibilities
Leading the day-to-day finance function and supporting a small finance team. Managing the year-end close process and coordinating all audit requirements. Acting as the primary liaison with external auditors and responding to audit queries.
Preparing monthly management accounts and associated reporting. Overseeing cashflow forecasting. Managing balance sheet reconciliations and ensuring accuracy of financial records. Supervising payroll inputs and pension administration.
Key Skills & Attributes: Proven experience operating as a Financial Controller or senior finance professional within an SME environment. Recent experience supporting an SME through a statutory audit is essential. Strong management accounting and financial reporting experience.
Ability to quickly understand business operations. A hands-on, pragmatic approach with excellent attention to detail.