Interim Head of Finance

Accountable Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with an established, multi entity organisation who are seeking to appoint an experienced Interim Financial Controller on a temporary contract in Liverpool city centre.

This opportunity is ideal for an immediately available qualified Accountant in Liverpool, experienced in managing full end to end finance within SMEsand group environments.

This is a site–based role where you will play a key leadership role while supporting a fast paced and growing business.

Salary/benefits:

• Circa GBP500 per day (negotiable)
• Temporary contract (option for temp to perm)
• Full time or part–time options

Job Duties:

• Lead the finance function across a group of SMEs, providing strategic financial insight to support decision making.
• Manage all end to end financial operations including ledgers, payroll oversight, month?end and year end close, and statutory reporting requirements.
• Produce monthly management accounts, KPIs, board packs and variance analysis across multiple entities.
• Oversee cash flow, banking, working capital and treasury requirements for the group.
• Strengthen internal financial controls and drive continuous process improvements.
• Partner with Directors and key stakeholders to support commercial initiatives and group planning.
• Lead annual budgeting and regular forecasting cycles.
• Deliver financial modelling, scenario analysis and profitability reviews.
• Oversee VAT, tax compliance and external audit processes.
• Manage and develop two junior finance team members, promoting accuracy, accountability and continuous improvement.

Who will I report in to?

• Managing Director

When will interviews be taking place?

• Interviews will be happening as soon as possible

Ideal experience

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).
• Significant experience in a senior finance position within SMEs or multi–entity groups.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge with full finance ownership.
• Experience leading and developing junior finance staff.
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling capability.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and work cross?functionally.
• Highly organised, analytical and able to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication skills.