Our client, a large and well-established not-for-profit organisation based in Winchester, is looking for an experienced Interim Financial Controller to join on a six-month contract. The finance function is going through a period of change, with a finance system replacement planned for next year. This role will take ownership of financial control and keep day-to-day operations running while that happens, reporting to the Finance Director and working closely with the Head of Financial Operations. It is a hands-on interim role suited to someone who enjoys going into a team, improving how things are done and leaving the function in a stronger position than they found it.
Responsibilities
Taking ownership of financial control across the finance function and acting as senior support to the Finance Director
Reviewing balance sheet reconciliations and rebuilding them in a more automated and easily reviewed format
Identifying manual processes and spreadsheet-based workarounds and replacing them with more efficient ways of working
Working alongside the finance team day to day to embed new processes and build capability
Supporting the Head of Financial Operations to rebalance workload across the team
Contributing to the design of the future finance team structure
Strengthening processes and controls ahead of the finance system replacement
Keeping month-end and day-to-day finance operations running smoothly through a period of change
Suitable Candidate
Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with experience at Financial Controller level
Previous interim experience, with a track record of stepping in and delivering quickly with minimal handholding
Strong financial control background covering reconciliations, controls and process improvement
Hands-on experience of automating and improving finance processes
Experience of working through change, restructure or transformation within a finance team
Confident and personable, able to sit with colleagues, show them a better way of working and bring them along with it
Experience in a large or complex organisation would be useful
Benefits and other information
Six-month contract starting late October or November 2026
Four or five days per week, based on site in Winchester
£65,000 – £75,000 pro rata on a fixed-term basis, with day rate options considered for experienced contractors
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