Interim Financial Controller

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. Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Contract Job function Job function Finance and Accounting/Auditing Industries Technology, Information and Media, Software Development, and Financial Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Pearse Professionals by 2x Get notified about new Financial Controller jobs in London Area, United Kingdom . London Area, United Kingdom 38 minutes ago London, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago Financial Controller – Leading Global Hedge Fund – Highly competitive base + large bonus potential London, England, United Kingdom 15 hours ago Greater London, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago London, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago London, England, United Kingdom 6 days ago Financial Controller | Fast Growth Publishing Scale Up | London We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr