Interim Financial Controller

We at Handle are currently working with one of the UK's fastest growing start-ups assisting them with their search for a qualified Interim Financial Controller. They require someone to take on their role at short notice and remain in the position until they secure a permanent hire, they are anticipating this being for circa 5 months.

Working closely with the senior leadership team and reporting into the CFO your duties would include:

• Manage monthly management accounts process, including variance analysis, reporting and reconciliations
• Prepare the statutory accounts and manage tax compliance
• Document our processes and develop our control framework, evaluating and managing risk
• Coordinate our Audit process
• Drive process improvements with a focus on efficiency through automation whether this means process change using excel/Xero, implementing new add-on software or working with our product team to build internal software
• Setup of our international entities and manage their compliance
• Be responsible for our AP process
• Support the Head of Business Operations and Founders with budget forecast and cash flow forecast analysis
• Develop a culture of partnering across the business

All applicants MUST be full qualified accountants (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) and have worked in a managerial role within a fast paced business previously. Those with professional services experience will be looked on more kindly.

Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds

PLEASE NOTE: Due to the high volume of applications we receive we are unable to respond to everyone. If you have not heard from us within 5 working days of sending your CV then you have not been shortlisted for the position you have applied for.