Interim Financial Controller

Your new company
This is a well established manufacturing business with a strong UK & Ireland presence and a reputation for high quality products. The organisation is continuing its journey of operational improvement and requires an experienced Financial Controller to step in and provide stability, leadership, and enhanced financial rigour during a key period.
Your new role As the Interim Financial Controller, you'll act as a true Business Partner owning financial management, reporting, and control across the site. You'll lead the month end and year end processes, produce accurate management accounts, oversee balance sheet integrity, and deliver financial reporting to group level.
You'll also supervise daily accounting activities, maintain financial controls, support budgeting and forecasting cycles, manage product costing and standard costing, and ensure statutory compliance including HMRC submissions. This role includes managing a small finance team, driving process improvements, and strengthening systems and operational reporting.

What you'll need to succeed
To hit the ground running, you will bring:

• A recognised accounting qualification (CIMA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent) with strong post qualification experience in a manufacturing environment.
• A structured, analytical approach with exceptional attention to detail.
• Confidence in financial reporting, control, costing, and operational analysis.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to partner effectively across all levels of the business.
• The ability to manage competing priorities, lead a team, and operate under time pressure.
• Advanced IT literacy and familiarity with UK and International accounting standards.
• Experience in people management, ERP improvements, or process optimisation (desirable)