Interim Financial Controller

Interim Financial Controller£60,000 - £70,000Immediate/Quick startInterim Financial ControllerCentral London£60,000 - £70,000 per annumInterim for 2/3 months or Interim to PermOffice-based 4 days a weekASAP / short notice start We are hiring for a growing retail business in Central London with a short-term need for a Financial Controller. You will oversee the finance function and support senior stakeholders for the next 2-3 months whilst they hire a permanent person. This could also be an interim to permanent role.

You will report to the Finance Director and take ownership of tasks in this SME, where your role will have broad accounting responsibilities. The current processes are manual, and there is a need for the Interim to have Xero experience to help better utilise the system and start to make suggestions for process improvement.Main dutiesLead the finance function, managing 2 Accounts AssistantsProduce accurate financial reportingMonitor cashflow, ensuring timely collection of sales invoices and payment of supplier invoicesQuarterly VAT returnsAdminister monthly payroll, including commission checksBudgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processesLiaise with customers, suppliers, and other stakeholdersDrive improvements in finance processes and internal controlsRequirementsQualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)Proven team management skillsXero experience is essentialHighly organised, proactive, and hands-onStrong communication and stakeholder engagement skillsExperience in Sage Payroll, VAT and retail or stock-based environments preferred but not essentialAvailable immediately or at short notice to join as an interim quickly