Interim Financial Controller

Description

Interim Finance Controller (3-6 Month Fixed Term Contract)

Location: Tamworth (Office-based, 5 days per week)

Salary: GBP48,000 per annum

As the business continues to expand, we are seeking an Interim Financial Controller to provide stability, leadership, and financial oversight during a period of transition and growth.

Role Purpose

Reporting to the Group Finance Manager, the Interim Financial Controller will take ownership of the finance function, ensuring accurate reporting, supporting key decision-making, and driving process and performance improvements. The role includes managing a small finance team of four and supporting operational excellence across the business.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely reporting of P&L and balance sheet.

- Oversee management accounts preparation, variance analysis, and commentary to senior management.

- Supervise supplier statement reconciliations and ensure accurate ledger management.

- Provide insightful financial analysis to support strategic and operational decision-making.

- Manage cash flow, working capital, and relationships with banks and finance providers.

- Strengthen internal controls, ensuring compliance with policies, audit, and accounting standards (UK GAAP/IFRS).

- Develop, mentor, and manage the finance team to ensure high performance and continuous improvement.

- Collaborate closely with operations (sales, purchasing, quality control) to understand financial impacts and support commercial decisions.

- Drive process and system improvements, including finance system optimisation and automation opportunities.

- Support the Group Finance Manager with budgets, forecasts, and business plans.

Person Specification

- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with proven post-qualification experience in a similar leadership role.

- Background in manufacturing or distribution preferred.

- Strong knowledge of Sage Line 50 and Excel (including pivot tables and lookups).

Type: Fixed-term contract (3-6 months)

Hours: Full-time, 5 days per week, office-based (Tamworth HQ)

Salary: GBP48,000 per annum (pro-rata for contract duration)

Reporting to: Group Finance Manager

Team size: 1 direct report

Ad ID: 5417495669