Interim Financial Controller

Altum Consulting; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking an Interim Financial Controller to join a fast-growing e-commerce business in London. This role involves leading group management accounts, owning consolidation and reporting, and managing year-end audits. The ideal candidate will possess strong group accounting and balance sheet control experience, along with advanced Excel skills. This is an exciting opportunity for a technically strong accountant looking for a high-impact interim role in a dynamic business. The position offers a hybrid work model and competitive daily rates.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail, e-commerce and/or multi-channel environments.
• Proven ability to deliver in an interim or contract setting.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving business.

Responsibilities

• Lead group management accounts with board-level commentary.
• Own consolidation and reporting.
• Manage year-end audit and statutory reporting.
• Drive forecasting, budgeting, and KPI reporting.
• Partner with Head Office teams on cost control and budgets.
• Improve processes, controls, and reporting systems.

Skills

Strong group accounting

Balance sheet control experience

Advanced Excel skills

Power BI or Power Query

Job description

Interim Financial Controller
London City | Hybrid (3 days in office) | £400-£500 per day
Immediate start | Initial 6 month contract

Altum Consulting are partnering with a fast-growing ecommerce business to appoint an Interim Financial Controller. This role will take ownership of the annual audit, reporting and consolidation. This is a high-impact interim role, suited to a technically strong accountant who can quickly get up to speed and provide clear insight to senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead group management accounts with board-level commentary
• Own consolidation and reporting
• Manage year-end audit and statutory reporting
• Drive forecasting, budgeting, and KPI reporting
• Partner with Head Office teams on cost control and budgets
• Improve processes, controls, and reporting systems

You'll be/have:

• Strong group accounting and balance sheet control experience
• Experience in retail, e-commerce and/or multi-channel environments
• Advanced Excel skills. Power BI or Power Query advantageous
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving business
• Proven ability to deliver in an interim or contract setting

For further details please contact Jen McMurray on the attached details. Candidates will be considered immediately for interview.

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