Blair West are supporting a service sector SME with the appointment of an Interim Financial Controller. Working as part of a small team, the successful candidate will support the CFO during what is a particularly busy time, in what will be a varied role encompassing finance projects and typical month-end activities. The opportunity: Control of month-end activities including board reporting and analysis Monitor cash flow and performance vs KPI / Budgets Support with mentoring the finance team Drive process improvements via system and operational enhancements Develop internal controls and finance governance You ll be the ideal candidate for this position if you: Have suitable PQE experience (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) Are able to commence a contract immediately or at short notice Have strong analytical skills, able to manage/analyse complex financial data, identify trends, and provide insights to support business decisions Can demonstrate previous experience operating at a Manager/Controller level in a growing SME Advanced user of systems/IT skills