Interim Financial Controller

Interim Financial Controller position for a period of 3-4 months with a global hospitality/tourism business based in Hertfordshire.

Client Details

One of the UK's leading independent tourism/hospitality providers, with a turnover projected to exceed £70m next year.

My client has emerged from the pandemic on a robust financial footing, and plan to take advantage of the post-pandemic environment to develop the business further. The finance team is central to achieving their growth ambitions. To support these ambitions, they need to transform their finance systems and processes and you will be central to help achieve this.

Description

The successful Interim Financial Controller will be responsible for:

· Leading the introduction of a direct debit payment facility for our customers, and other projects.

· Managing the day-to-day operations of the UK accounting team, and ensure that all processes are completed efficiently and accurately.

· Producing monthly management accounts, including liaison with overseas and UK managers to produce detailed overheads forecasts.

· Producing the year-end accounts to TB level, and liaise with our auditors to produce the statutory accounts, ensuring compliance with accounting standards.

· Managing the monthly payroll, including administration of PAYE and pensions.

· Supervising the production of VAT returns.

· Business partnering with stakeholders across the business.

· Produce other regular and ad hoc reports and analysis.

· Analyse, control and challenge overhead costs, particularly in the overseas destinations.

Profile

The successful Interim Financial Controller will be fully ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified. They will be a team player, with management experience and will be happy to be hands on. They will have significant experience contracting in Financial Controller positions, ideally within a similar industry.

Job Offer

The successful Financial Controller will be offered a competitive salary/ day rate.