Interim Financial Controller
| Posting date: | 09 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £200.0 to £275.0 per day |
| Additional salary information: | £ Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 February 2026 |
| Location: | Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 3HZ |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 4760063_1767971269 |
Summary
Interim Financial ControllerLocation: Liskeard area (On-site)
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
About the Role
We are seeking a technically strong and commercially astute finance professional to join our clients finance team as an Interim Financial Controller. This position is well-suited to someone currently working in accountancy practice who is ready to transition into industry and take ownership of financial operations within a fast-paced engineering environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare statutory accounts, management accounts, and journal entries for review
- Maintain general ledger accuracy and complete monthly reconciliations
- Oversee shared service accounting functions and ensure precise financial reporting
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and wider financial planning activities
- Process financial data using internal systems and provide analysis of outputs
- Play an active role in financial data processing and ongoing financial management
- Collaborate closely with colleagues to ensure the timely completion of all finance tasks
- Ensure compliance with relevant engineering-sector financial regulations and reporting standards
- Lead improvements in financial systems, processes, and internal controls
Industry-Specific Challenges
- Navigating complex engineering compliance requirements and project‑based cost accounting
- Managing asset‑intensive balance sheets, including machinery, equipment, and capital projects
- Handling variable operational cycles driven by project timelines and client demand
- Ensuring accurate revenue recognition and contract accounting for engineered products and services
Qualifications & Experience
- QBE (Qualified by Experience)
- AAT Level 3 or higher advantageous but not essential
- ACCA or CIMA part‑qualified/qualified preferred but not required
- Strong technical accounting knowledge
- Experience working within a busy, multi-entity environment is beneficial
- Confident user of financial systems and Excel
- Exceptional attention to detail and strong analytical capabilities
- Effective communicator with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting
- Ability to manage workflow efficiently and handle supplier or customer financial queries
Desirable
- Experience in engineering or other asset‑intensive industries
- Familiarity with UK GAAP and IFRS
- Exposure to ERP systems
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