Interim Financial Controller

Interim Financial Controller 6-month Contract Hybrid North London (some office attendance required)

We are looking for an Interim Financial Controller for an initial 6-month contract. Supporting a well-established, values-led housing organisation during a period of change and reorganisation, to ensure the year-end and Business as Usual finance runs efficiently and accurately.

The Role

This is a senior, hands-on role, ideal for an experienced Financial Controller who can quickly take ownership of financial control, statutory reporting and team leadership within a regulated environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading, motivating and developing the Finance Team
• Full ownership of financial control and statutory reporting, including year-end accounts and audit
• Oversight of month-end close, management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations
• Cashflow forecasting and liquidity monitoring to support funding requirements
• Responsibility for tax matters including VAT, Corporation Tax and charitable reliefs
• Delivery of regulatory and statutory returns in line with sector requirements
• Oversight of transactional finance
• Rent setting compliance in line with regulatory standards
• Partnering with Treasury and Business Planning on forecasts and financial planning
• Production of clear, concise reports for senior stakeholders, Board and Committees
• Driving process improvement and strengthening financial controls
• Acting as deputy to senior leadership within Resources when required

About You

You will be a confident interim who can add value quickly and operate effectively in a complex environment.

You will bring:

• Full CCAB (or equivalent) accountancy qualification
• Significant post-qualification experience in a senior financial accounting role within Social Housing
• Proven experience producing statutory accounts and leading external audit
• Strong technical accounting knowledge
• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management capability
• The ability to work under pressure and deliver to tight deadlines

Why Apply?

• Senior interim opportunity with real responsibility and impact
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Work within a purpose-driven organisation delivering meaningful outcomes