An interim Financial Controller role supporting a national retail and service organisation, leading close processes, executive reporting, FP&A, budgeting, and working-capital management in a private equity-backed environment.
LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking an experienced Interim Financial Controller on behalf of a national retail and service organisation. The successful candidate will be a hands-on finance leader capable of driving financial planning, close processes, reporting, and business analysis while partnering closely with executive and operations leadership to support growth and profitability.
The role spans month-end and year-end close, variance and KPI analysis, cash flow and working-capital oversight, business-case modelling, and support for M&A and integration projects. The controller will also lead and mentor finance and accounting professionals, drive process improvements, and enhance financial systems and reporting capabilities.
- Lead month-end and year-end close processes in partnership with the accounting team, ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
- Deliver executive-level financial reporting, dashboards, and performance presentations to senior leadership.
- Oversee annual budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and financial modelling activities.
- Develop business cases and financial models to evaluate strategic initiatives, capital expenditure, and growth opportunities.
- Monitor cash flow, liquidity, working capital, and operational performance metrics, providing actionable recommendations.
- Lead process improvement initiatives and support special projects including acquisitions, integrations, and system implementations.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
- 15 or more years of progressive finance and accounting leadership experience.
- Significant FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling experience in retail, distribution, or multi-location operations.
- Strong command of financial statements, accounting principles, and operational finance.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and financial modelling skills, with ERP and BI platform experience.
- Demonstrated ability to partner with executive leadership and influence business decisions.
LHH Recruitment Solutions is a global talent solutions and recruitment firm specialising in placing finance, accounting, and operational leadership professionals across a broad range of industries. LHH partners with organisations at all stages to find interim and permanent finance leaders.
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