Financial Controller

Posting date:	19 February 2026
Salary:	£55,000 per year
Hours:	Part time
Closing date:	21 March 2026
Location:	LE4 1AW
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Paul Mitchell Associates
Job type:	Temporary
Job reference:	13376-49396

Summary

INTERIM FINANCIAL CONTROLLER

Leicester

Our client is seeking an experienced and hands-on Interim Finance Controller to provide strong financial leadership and operational support during a transitional period. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day financial operations, ensuring robust financial controls, and delivering accurate and timely financial reporting to support business decision-making.

This is a part-time role suited to a commercially minded finance professional who can quickly add value in a fast-paced environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

Financial Management & Reporting • Oversee monthly management accounts preparation and reporting • Ensure accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial information • Deliver variance analysis, forecasts, and financial insights • Support budgeting and reforecasting processes • Prepare board and management reporting packs Financial Control & Compliance • Maintain and improve financial controls and processes • Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and accounting requirements • Manage cash flow forecasting and working capital • Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and review processes • Support audit processes where required Operational Finance • Supervise finance team members where applicable • Review payroll, VAT returns, and statutory submissions • Identify process improvements and efficiencies • Support systems or process changes during the interim period Business Partnering • Provide financial guidance to senior management • Support commercial decision-making with financial analysis • Assist with strategic projects or change initiatives as required

Technical skills / abilities / competencies required

· Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) · Proven experience as a Financial Controller or senior finance lead · Experience in interim or contract roles desirable · Strong technical accounting and financial reporting skills · Hands-on approach with strong attention to detail · Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills · Ability to quickly understand business operations and priorities

Personal qualities and attributes

· Proactive and solutions-focused · Able to work independently and manage priorities effectively · Comfortable operating in changing or transitional environments · Strong organisational and problem-solving skills

Benefits	Flexible working time Free parking Company pension
Salary and Hrs	£55,000 p/a prorated, approx., 24 hrs per week (3 days) 9-5.