Interim Finance Manager / Controller

Sharp Consultancy is proud to be partnering with a market-leading, globally recognised organisation in their search for an Interim Finance Manager / Controller for 12 months to lead all accounting and reporting requirements within their UK & Ireland division. Reporting directly to the Director of Accounting, this is a high-profile role within a dynamic and evolving finance team. The business offers flexible and hybrid remote working arrangements. The Role: As Interim Finance Manager / Controller, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring accurate, timely, and high-quality financial reporting, while driving best practices across technical accounting and statutory compliance. Leading a highly motivated and agile team, you will take ownership of core financial reporting activities, build strategic objectives, and act as a key interface between finance and senior stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: * Establish and lead a high-performing business accounting team, ensuring all deliverables are met to the highest standards. * Oversee financial results, implementing robust controls and driving continuous improvements across accounting processes. * Act as a key business partner across finance and corporate functions, working closely with Tax, Group Reporting, and Company Secretarial teams. * Manage the relationship with external auditors, ensuring timely and accurate data provision and proactively resolving any audit findings. * Drive change within the team and wider FiCo function, setting clear strategic objectives to enhance performance. * Build and maintain relationships with outsourced finance partners, maximising value from the operating model. * Engage with senior corporate functions, ensuring alignment and efficiency within financial operations. Key Stakeholders: * Head of Accounting * UK & Global Tax Teams * Corporate Accounting & EMEA Finance * External Auditors * Senior Leadership & Finance Committee The Person: * Fully Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with 4+ years post-qualification experience. * Strong technical accounting background, ideally with prior practice experience. * Proven track record of managing and developing high-performing finance teams. * Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels. * Experience in driving business process improvements and delivering strategic change. * Knowledge of SAP is preferred but not essential. * Demonstrates integrity and role models an inclusive, results-driven culture. Core Competencies: * Strategic Mindset – Ability to align financial objectives with business goals. * Decision Quality – Strong financial acumen to make informed, data-driven decisions. * Change Leadership – Proven ability to lead teams through transformation. * Building High-Performing Teams – Ability to develop, mentor, and inspire finance professionals. * Results-Driven – Track record of delivering accurate financial reporting to tight deadlines. Why Apply? This is an exceptional senior interim opportunity within a high-profile organisation. You’ll be at the heart of driving change and enhancing financial reporting across the UK & Ireland. If you’re a results-oriented finance leader looking for a challenging and rewarding interim role, we’d love to hear from you. Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 30 years' experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function. Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. To apply please send your CV to the e-mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within seven days, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful