Your new companyAn established not-for-profit organisation is looking for an experienced Interim Financial Controller to take ownership of its core finance operations during a period of transition and improvement. This is a hands-on senior role, offering the opportunity to lead a busy finance function, strengthen controls and drive operational excellence across transactional finance. You will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy, efficiency and integrity of day-to-day financial processes, while supporting wider improvements across systems, reporting and cash management.Your new roleAs Interim Financial Controller, you will be responsible for leading the organisation's financial operations, including:Managing and developing AP and AR teams to ensure high performance and strong engagementOverseeing daily transactional processing, ensuring accuracy, compliance and timely deliveryMaintaining robust ledgers and supporting efficient month-end and year-end closeEnsuring effective reconciliations and smooth data flow across the finance functionLeading cash management activity, including liquidity oversight and cash flow forecastingDriving process improvement and automation across transactional financeStrengthening financial controls, governance frameworks and audit readinessSupporting enhancements to finance systemsThis is a highly visible role where you will be expected to bring structure, pace and clarity to a busy operational finance environment.What you'll need to succeed A recognised accounting qualification or equivalent experienceStrong leadership experience across AP, AR and transactional financeExcellent technical understanding of accounting principles, controls and month-end processesProven experience delivering process improvements and embedding automationStrong cash flow forecasting and treasury management capabilityExperience implementing or optimising finance systemsA proactive, hands-on approach with the confidence to lead teams and influence stakeholdersWhat you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be JBRP1_UKTJ