Interim Financial Controller

Interim Financial Controller Location: Bournemouth Contract Type: Interim (6 months) Reporting to: Head of Controllership / Finance Director The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Interim Financial Controller to join a fast-paced, international business. This role will sit within the Controllership function and play a key role in ensuring robust financial control, accurate reporting, and commercial oversight across a growing and evolving organisation. This is a highly operational position requiring an individual who is comfortable rolling up their sleeves whilst also leading and developing a small finance team. The successful candidate will work closely with finance, commercial and operational stakeholders, supporting key business initiatives, contract reviews and project-based accounting activities. Key Responsibilities Financial Control & Reporting

• Lead the month-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and maintain strong financial controls.
• Manage statutory compliance, audit requirements and accounting governance.
• Ensure adherence to relevant accounting standards and internal policies.
• Review and enhance financial processes, controls and reporting frameworks. Team Leadership
• Manage, mentor and develop direct reports within the controllership team.
• Drive accountability and continuous improvement across the finance function.
• Support workload planning and resource allocation within the team. Commercial Contracts & Project Accounting
• Review and evaluate customer, supplier and partner contracts, ensuring appropriate accounting treatment and risk management.
• Provide financial support on commercial agreements, pricing structures and contract negotiations.
• Lead accounting and reporting for key projects and business initiatives.
• Support revenue recognition assessments and contract accounting activities where required. Business Partnering
• Collaborate closely with FP&A, Commercial Finance and Operational teams.
• Provide insight into financial performance and key business drivers.
• Support business transformation initiatives, process improvements and integration activities.
• Deliver ad hoc financial analysis and support strategic decision making. Compliance & Risk Management
• Maintain a strong control environment and identify areas of financial risk.
• Support external audit processes and internal control reviews.
• Ensure compliance with tax, regulatory and governance requirements. Candidate Profile The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with a proven track record operating in a Financial Controller capacity within a dynamic, fast-moving environment. Essential Experience
• Qualified accountant with significant post-qualified experience.
• Previous experience as a Financial Controller or Senior Finance Manager.
• Strong financial reporting, balance sheet and controllership expertise.
• Experience managing and developing finance teams. Highly Desirable Experience
• Commercial contracts experience, including reviewing and accounting for customer and supplier agreements.
• Project accounting experience, ideally within technology, SaaS or manufacturing environments.
• Advanced Excel and ERP systems experience. Personal Attributes
• Hands-on and pragmatic approach.
• Strong attention to detail coupled with commercial awareness.
• Comfortable operating in a changing environment.