Interim Financial Controller

I am delighted to be partnering exclusively with a well-established manufacturing business seeking a Financial Controller to drive financial operational efficiency.

The Role:

Reporting to the Finance Director, you will lead a small finance team, enhancing financial controls, improving management reporting, and providing strategic insight to support key business decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the production of monthly management accounts and financial reporting
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring strong financial control
• Develop and implement robust financial controls and procedures
• Enhance efficiency through Excel-based templates across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Cash Management
• Manage complex value streams in manufacturing, including production, long-term contracts, and pass-through sales
• Ensure accurate stock accounting and control processes
• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team, supporting training and recruitment
• Oversee multi-currency accounting within an international trading environment.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or an experienced Finance Manager / Financial Controller with strong manufacturing experience.
• Demonstrated ability to implement financial controls and improve management reporting.
• Expertise in stock accounting and complex value streams.
• Proven leadership experience with a hands-on approach to team management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities.

This role is available as a 6-month interim contract, with a strong potential to become permanent. Alternatively, it may suit an experienced Professional Interim seeking a contract opportunity.

For a confidential discussion, please get in touch.