Interim Financial Controller

About the Business

An opportunity to be an Interim Financial Controller for a manufacturing business based in Cannock. This job can be on a day rate orsalary. The role itself is for a sub £50m manufacturing business, part of a wider group.

Main Duties:

As an Interim Financial Controller, your main duties include:

• Supervising a team of three, providing mentorship to more junior staff.
• Acting as the primary commercial finance partner to senior operational staff.
• Collaborating with senior leadership to deliver financial reports and support strategic decision-making.
• Overseeing banking relationships and preparing cash flow forecasts.
• Leading the processes of forecasting and budgeting.
• Handling the daily operations of the finance department.
• Managing cash flow on a daily basis, including overseeing credit control, processing supplier payments and producing cash flow projections.
• Offering support for various finance roles when necessary.
• Reviewing and assisting in the completion of monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Preparing monthly financial results with commentary, ensuring adherence to reporting deadlines.
• Completing quarterly VAT returns.
• Coordinating annual audit processes and supporting tax return preparations in collaboration with external financial advisors.
• Analysing and enhancing systems, processes, and controls to boost efficiency, improve accuracy and timeliness of financial data, and reduce the risk of fraudulent activities.
• Providing assistance to the CFO as needed.
• Any other ad-hoc duties related to the efficient running of the finance department.

Location / Office / Culture

This role is hybrid with their offices based in Cannock. There is a friendly finance team of 4, and you will be a key partner to the onsite management team. You will manage both the "accounting" side of finance, whilst being a key commercial lead, representing finance in the business.

What We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate will have:

• Able to demonstrate relevant experience in managing/supervising teams
• Must be IT literate with good systems knowledge
• Experience in a small to medium sized business
• Good knowledge of all aspects of Finance from transactional to complete sets of accounts
• Experience within manufacturing an advantage

Why Join the business

• Good training and development
• Reward and recognition

About Us

We are a local accountancy recruitment specialist. We appreciate that roles are often online for a long period of time. If you want to check if this role is still live or just want more details before applying, call us directly.

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