Financial Controller (9–12 Month Fixed-Term Contract)

Job description

Financial Controller (9–12 Month Fixed-Term Contract)

London (Office-Based)

Fixed-Term Contract | 9–12 Months

Must have the right to work in the UK

Scaled are working with a leading recruitment firm who are looking for an experienced Financial Controller to lead and strengthen the organisation’s financial operations during a critical period.

This role will play a key part in ensuring strong financial control, delivering timely and insightful reporting, and supporting strategic decision-making to drive sustainable business growth.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who will bring strong technical expertise and a commercial mindset, with the ability to operate confidently in a fast-paced environment.

The Role

As Financial Controller, you will take ownership of day-to-day finance operations while providing high-quality financial insight to senior stakeholders and the board.

Key responsibilities include:

• Daily Banking & Cash Management: Oversee daily banking activities, monitor cash balances, and ensure sufficient liquidity for operational needs.
• Weekly Cashflow Reporting: Prepare and maintain accurate weekly cashflow forecasts, highlighting variances and recommending actions.
• Weekly Debt & Treasury Reporting: Produce weekly debt reports, monitor compliance with covenants, and manage treasury activities to optimise funding and working capital.
• Weekly Financial Forecasting: Deliver updated weekly forecasts including revenue, cost, margin, and cash projections to support agile business planning.
• Monthly Month-End Close: Lead and review the month-end close process, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to accounting standards.
• Board Pack Preparation: Produce clear, insightful monthly board packs including financial statements, KPIs, variance analysis, and commentary.
• Treasury Management: Manage banking relationships, debt facilities, investment decisions, and cash optimisation strategies.
• Weekly Creditor Payments: Oversee the weekly creditors run, ensuring timely payments, supplier management, and alignment with cashflow priorities.
• Added Value / Business Partnering: Provide strategic financial insight, identify opportunities to drive efficiency, profitability, and operational improvement across the business.

Skills & Experience

• Strong technical accounting knowledge and financial reporting expertise
• Proven experience in cashflow forecasting, treasury, and debt management
• Excellent analytical, organisational, and communication skills
• Ability to manage tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on, delivery-focused approach

Requirements

• 2:1 degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline
• Ideally completed a placement year or gained relevant practical experience
• Full right to work in the UK

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to play a pivotal role in a high-impact finance function
• Exposure to senior leadership and board-level decision-making
• A varied role combining operational finance with strategic insight
• Fixed-term opportunity ideal for gaining strong commercial and leadership experience

If you’re a capable and driven finance professional looking for a meaningful interim role where you can make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now to be considered.

Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Casual / Part Time Jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English