London | 6-month fixed-term contract

We are seeking an experienced Interim Financial Controller to join a London-based business on a 6-month fixed-term contract, supporting the finance function through a period of change and strengthening the control environment.

This is a hands-on role requiring strong technical accounting expertise, leadership capability, and the confidence to improve processes, controls, and reporting within a commercial SME environment.

• Ownership of financial and statutory reporting under IFRS

• Preparation and review of year-end and interim accounts

• Oversight of tax compliance, including corporation tax and VAT returns

• Responsibility for SOX controls, documentation, testing, and remediation

• Leading and developing a small finance team

• Driving improvements to processes, controls, and procedures

• Acting as a key finance contact for auditors and external advisers

• Supporting senior stakeholders with high-quality financial insight

• Strong technical accounting background with in-depth IFRS knowledge

• Proven experience in financial and statutory reporting

• Solid understanding of UK tax requirements

• Experience operating within a SOX-controlled environment

• Demonstrable experience operating at Financial Controller (or equivalent) level within a commercial SME

• Track record of implementing change and improving finance processes

• Comfortable operating in a hands-on, fast-paced interim role

• Confident people manager with experience leading small teams

• ACA / CA / ACCA qualified

• Trained in a Big 4 or Top 10 accountancy practice

• Prior interim or transformation-focused experience desirable