Interim Financial Controller Interim

Cedar is currently partnered with an exciting Events business to support with the recruitment of an Interim Financial Controller based in London. This is a 14-month contract role, to cover maternity and is paying £70,000 + benefits.

The Company

Supporting a range of iconic events, this business has gone from strength-to-strength with a diverse service portfolio. They are recognised as a leader in their industry, and have a strong focus on quality service combined with sustainability.

The Role

As Interim Financial Controller, you will:

• Oversee month-end close and prepare company management accounts.
• Compile and present the monthly board pack for directors.
• Assist in preparing the annual budget, reforecasts, and rolling forecasts.
• Conduct balance sheet reconciliations and reviews.
• Manage the year-end audit and prepare statutory accounts for filing.
• Supervise the AP & AR teams.
• Oversee weekly payment runs.
• Oversee payroll, prepare monthly submissions, and coordinate with third-party processors.
• Monitor and control overhead department costs.
• Develop event-specific budgets and financial projections for Directors.
• Monitor event budgets, challenge overspending, and ensure financial accountability, reconciling projects against budgets and reporting variances.

Your Profile

You will ideally have:

• A formal accountancy qualification (e.g. ACA/CIMA/CA).
• Minimum of 2 years of post-qualified experience in industry within a well-rounded Finance role covering technical reporting, budgeting and variance analysis.
• Strong technical proficiency, in particular with Excel.
• Project accounting experience.
• Previous experience of Paprika accounting software is beneficial but not necessary.
• Previous experience working within Events is beneficial but not necessary.
• The salary of £70,000 per year represents a fair value, or logical increase on your previous salary or day rate.
• Availability to start in no later than 1^st April 2025.

Compensation & Benefits

As well as the annual salary of £70k + discretionary bonus, this contract role as Interim Financial Controller offers the chance to join a fast-moving yet established business, with exposure to some of the best industry minds in their market.

Their modern London office is walking distance from multiple tube and rail stops. This role is offered on a hybrid basis, with 3 days per week based in the office.

They are a highly collaborative, collegiate environment, that rewards success.