An interim Financial Controller is required for one of Europe's leading alternative investment firms. Due to continuous expansion they require an interim finance professional to join their small, but growing group finance team to guide the business through year-end. The Finance Controller's key responsibilities are to manage the day to day accounting, monthly reporting and year-end financial reporting processes for a number of group entities. In addition to this, the FM is involved in other aspects of group reporting assisting both the GFC and GFD . The role reports directly to the GFC . The responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following; Preparation of the monthly management pack including analysis and cashflow forecasting for the IM entities Monitoring the intercompany recharge process from group to multiple subsidiaries Preparing the Annual Financial Statements for a number of UK entities and liaising with the audit team during the group audit Preparation of the annual budget for certain group companies Preparing the quarterly FCA returns for the IM business and liaising with external consultants relating to any new regulatory requirements Updating and liaising with external advisors for FATCA and CRS compliance Monitoring and executing P11D and PSA filings Reviewing and liaising with tax advisors for corporation tax purposes Monitoring cash and funding requirements for recently established businesses Assisting the GFD with the annual insurance renewal programme Liaising with overseas offices on ad hoc projects and requests Maintaining the books and records for a number of UK entities including the Investment Management ( "IM" ) companies and certain SPVs including preparing bank reconciliations, calculating accruals and prepayments and invoicing Other ad hoc projects and tasks that may arise from time to time Background and Qualifications: Must have a recognised accounting qualification - preferably ACA, but will also consider CIMA or ACCA Hands on financial controller experience Extensive year end expertise Willing to take on new tasks in a growing business and looking for ways to improve processes and procedures Strong excel skills will prove advantageous Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics/ Navision would be a benefit