Finance Control Manager

Bristol (Hybrid - 3 days onsite, 2 days remote)
Initial 3-Month Contract
Inside IR35

My client, a leading telecommunications organisation are looking for an experienced Finance Control Manager to join a high profile finance transformation programme.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified finance professional with strong financial controls, governance, and accounting experience to play a key role in driving process improvements, enhancing confidence in financial reporting, and standardising finance operations across a complex business environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead financial controls and governance activities across a major business programme.
• Ensure accurate, compliant, and timely financial accounting and reporting.
• Own and document financial processes, controls, and accounting treatments.
• Drive improvements to controls, reporting processes, and month-end activities.
• Prepare technical accounting assessments and support audit requirements.
• Partner with finance and business stakeholders to implement best-practice controls and standardised processes.
• Support risk management, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Strong background in financial controls, financial accounting, governance, risk, and compliance.
• Experience operating within large, complex organisations.
• Proven track record of improving finance processes and control frameworks.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience supporting audits and regulatory compliance activities.

Desirable

• Large corporate environment experience.
• SAP or other ERP system knowledge.
• Previous involvement in finance transformation or process improvement programmes

If the role aligns with your experience, please apply with your updated CV