Interim Financial Controller / Project Accountant

• Interim Financial Controller/Projecty Accountant role (Bath)
• Initially, 3-6 months, while they try & fill the permanent role/ go through their own recruitment process
• Preference for client is FTC at £60-75k or will consider day rate options (inside IR35)
  

A fast-growing and ambitious tech company headquartered in Bath, UK that is making a global impact.

Role overview: As the Financial Controller, you will be working primarily within the project delivery function but liaising closely with a number of departments, including the Finance team. This role is to be responsible for all finance matters in relation to the company's overseas projects. The position will suit a Qualified Accountant who is pragmatic, has good communication skills and a high attention to detail, as well as having experience of working on large-scale international projects.

Responsibilities: Reporting to the CFO & projects team and working within the Systems Delivery department, you as the Financial Controller, will be responsible for all financial matters in the systems business, specifically (not exhaustive):

• Budgeting and cash flow planning for all international systems projects, including large-scale, complex projects
• Producing budgets, forecasts, project accounts and financial reports for the Exec
• Controlling expenditure in line with budgets
• Reporting on financial implications of project changes and risks
• Cost control and governance - review invoices to ensure they meet approved limits/agreed contracts
• Project finance
• Liaising with auditors as required

Requirements: We would expect the successful candidate for the role of Financial Controller/ Project Controller to:

• Qualified accountant
• Experience working on international projects
• Uncompromising attention to detail
• Ability to think outside the box
• Self-starter with a positive can-do attitude
• Appreciation of cultural differences in overseas territories and ability to communicate well with customers and advisors overseas
• Solid knowledge of accounting systems and excel
• Desire to build a solid, secure career with a rapidly growing company

If you are immediately available & interested in this role, please get in touch with Charles Maidment from the Hays Bath senior finance team.

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