Interim Financial Controller (, , United Kingdom)

6-month contract Up to £450 p.d. Pearse Professionals are working with a high-growth, venture-backed fintech scale-up in seeking an experienced Interim Financial Controller to join at short notice and provide essential continuity during a period of transition. With the current Financial Controller due to depart in early August, the successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth running of core finance operations and supporting the onboarding of new finance team members. Key Responsibilities: Own and manage all core bookkeeping and cash management processes. Lead the month-end close process, including reconciliations and reporting. Run payroll, issue invoices, and manage cash collections. Oversee and support a newly appointed offshore bookkeeper handling AP and day-to-day processing. Liaise with outsourced providers where necessary and maintain up-to-date financial records. Ensure a smooth handover and continuity of financial operations during the interim period. Candidate Profile: Qualified accountant with experienced as a Finance Manager or Senior Accountant with a strong grounding in core financial operations. Hands-on and detail-oriented, with experience managing bookkeeping, payroll, invoicing, and month-end close. Confident working independently and managing third-party or offshore finance support. Able to hit the ground running in a fast-paced, resource-lean environment.