Closing in 5 days

Interim - Financial Controller

Greenwich Peninsula, Greater London (On-site)
£400 - £500 per day
Full-time or part-time (4 to 5 days a week)
Temporary (3-6 Months)
Job description

Interim Financial Controller

£400-£500 per day | 3 Days Onsite | Immediate Start | 3-6 Months

We are seeking an experienced Interim Financial Controller to join a purpose-led organisation on a short-term basis, providing leadership across financial control, statutory reporting, audit and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the day-to-day financial control and operations function.
  • Manage balance sheet reconciliations, cash flow and financial accounting processes.
  • Oversee year-end accounts preparation and external audit delivery.
  • Ensure compliance with VAT, HMRC and regulatory requirements.
  • Drive process improvements and strengthen financial controls.
  • Support and develop the finance team while partnering with stakeholders across the organisation.

About You

  • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).
  • Proven experience as a Financial Controller or senior finance leader.
  • Strong technical accounting, audit and VAT knowledge.
  • Experience managing finance teams within complex organisations.
  • Advanced Excel and Microsoft 365 skills.
  • Charity, public sector or not-for-profit experience would be advantageous.
  • Coming from Audit background would be beneficial 

Contract Details

  • Immediate start
  • 3-6 month interim contract - could be extended
  • £400-£500 per day
  • 3 days per week onsite - south east london
  • Flexible working available

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on finance professional who can quickly add value, strengthen controls and support the organisation through a busy period, working in fantastic site and well established finance team.

 

 

Organisation
Allen Lane Interim & Permanent Recruitment View profile Organisation type Recruitment Agency Company size 21 - 50
Posted on: 28 September 2026
Closing date: 04 October 2026 at 15:44
Job ref: RP601
Tags: Accounting, Accounts Payable, Culture