Interim Financial Controller, Liverpool

Financial Controller / 15 Month Fixed-Term /£90,000 / Office based The Opportunity A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Financial Controller to join a well-established Liverpool-based group on a 15-month fixed-term contract , covering maternity leave. This role sits at the heart of the finance function, taking ownership of groupreporting, controls, and statutory delivery . You will work closely with senior stakeholders, including the Group Financial Controller and wider leadership team, ensuring the integrity and quality of financial information across multiple entities.The Role This is a hands-on, technically focused position with responsibility for delivering accurate, timely and insightful financial reporting. Key Responsibilities * Lead the monthly, quarterly and year-end reporting processes across the group * Prepare and review consolidated financial statements* Ensure compliance with UK GAAP / IFRS and statutory reporting requirements * Oversee the audit process , acting as the key point of contact for external auditors * Maintain and enhance financial controls and governance frameworks * Review and challenge results from multiple entities, ensuring consistency and accuracy* Produce high-quality management and board reporting packs with clear commentary * Support technical accounting matters , including new standards and group policies * Partner with operational finance teams to ensure strong reporting disciplines across the business * Drive improvements in reporting processes, systems, and efficienciesThe Candidate We are keen to speak with high-calibre ACA-qualified accountants , likely making their 2nd or 3rd move from practice into industry . Key Requirements * ACA qualified (Big 4 / Top 10 trained preferred) * 2-6 years' post-qualified experience (or equivalent progression) * Strong grounding in financial reporting, audit, and technical accounting* Experience preparing or reviewing statutory accounts and group consolidations * Ability to operate in a multi-entity or group environment * Confident communicator with the ability to engage senior stakeholders TPBN1_UKTJ