Interim Financial Controller

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management & Reporting

• Lead the monthly and annual financial close processes, ensuring appropriate cut off and speed of reporting.
• Prepare statutory accounts in accordance with FRS101.
• Manage cash flow forecasting and working capital optimisation.

Stock & Inventory Control

• Oversee inventory accounting for installation materials to ensure compliance with GAAP.
• Work with the Warehouse Manager to implement controls for stock movement, valuation, and reconciliation, including the use of a new Warehouse Management system.

Project Costing & Revenue Recognition

• Consider how to implement job costing.
• Apply percentage-of-completion method for revenue recognition.
• Monitor project margins and identify cost variances.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Support annual budgeting and forecasting cycles.
• Partner with the Customers Finance team for group-level reporting and planning.

Compliance & Controls

• Ensure compliance with tax regulations, statutory reporting, and internal policies.
• Oversee the year end external audits.
• Maintain and improve financial controls.

Team & People

• Work with Customers Finance team management to advise on required finance support for the future.
• Oversee financial input from existing Contact Solar members of staff (AP clerk)
• Liaise with external accountants.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and financial discipline.

Qualifications & Experience

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified accountant.
• Demonstrable hands on experience in financial management, preferably in construction, energy, or installation services.
• Strong understanding of revenue recognition standards and inventory accounting.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Sage).
• Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.

Attributes

• Experience in renewable energy or solar installation sector.
• Familiarity with project-based accounting and cost tracking.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
• Experience working with owner-managed, entrepreneurial businesses.