Robert Half is supporting a growing international business on the appointment of an Interim Financial Controller (6-12 month contract).This is not a steady-state FC role. The brief is to improve, streamline and modernise the finance function as the business scales across multiple jurisdictions.You''ll be brought in to take control of core reporting, but more importantly to challenge how things are done today. There is a clear opportunity to reduce manual processes, improve data quality and embed more efficient, scalable ways of working.The roleYou will own the month-end close across multiple entities, but the focus goes beyond delivery. You will assess current processes, identify inefficiencies and implement improvements that drive consistency, speed and accuracy.Working closely with the Finance Director, you will help move the function away from manual, spreadsheet-heavy processes towards a more automated and controlled environment.Key responsibilitiesOwnership of month-end close across multiple European entities, improving timelines and accuracyReview and streamline management reporting and consolidation processesIdentify and implement process improvements across reporting, controls and data flowsReduce reliance on manual spreadsheets through better use of existing systemsDrive standardisation of accounting policies, processes and reporting across entitiesStrengthen financial controls and improve audit readinessSupport automation initiatives across the finance ..... full job details .....