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Location: Telford, UK Contract: Interim, 3-6 Months Day Rate: £300-£400 per day Industry: Construction/Services (SME) Overview:Privately owned construction/services business seeking an experienced Interim Financial Controller for a hands-on, business-critical role. The successful candidate will take ownership of day-to-day finance operations, support strategic growth, and partner with operational leaders to deliver insight and maintain robust financial control across the UK business. Key Responsibilities: Lead all accounting and finance operations, ensuring robust revenue recognition, cost of sales accounting, and accuracy of P&L and balance sheet reporting.Own the monthly close process, preparation of statutory accounts, and support the external audit process.Oversee management reporting, budgeting,forecasting, aligning operational performance with strategic financial plans.Design, strengthen, and implement internal controls and process improvements as the company scales.Work closely with senior leadership and operations managers to model and analyse profit margins by depot, job type, and region.Manage relationships with external accountants, outsourced payroll providers, and tax compliance partners.Ensure compliance with all UK regulatory requirements, support finance projects and business improvement initiatives as needed. Ideal Candidate: ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualifiedExperience as a Financial Controller in a UK construction SME.Proven track record in month end reporting, audit, and hands on process improvement.Exceptional communication skills with the ability to partner cross functionally.Able to thrive in a dynamic SME environment, flexible, pragmatic, and delivery oriented.</