Job Description
Interim Financial Controller (FTC) - Up to £70,000\n 📍 Northampton | 💼 Fixed-Term Contract (6-12 months) | 💰 £65,000 - £70,000\n\nAre you an experienced Financial Controller looking for your next challenge? We're working with a well-established business in Northampton who are seeking an immediately available interim Financial Controller to join their team on a fixed-term contract basis.\n\n🔍 The Role:\n\nAs Interim Financial Controller, you'll play a key role in supporting the business through a period of change, ensuring strong financial control, accurate reporting, and leading a small finance team. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders and be a hands-on part of the month-end process and forecasting cycle.\n\n🧾 Responsibilities:\n\nOversee month-end and year-end close processes\n\nDeliver accurate management accounts and financial reports\n\nSupport budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management\n\nDrive process improvements and strengthen internal controls\n\nLead and mentor the finance team, ensuring deadlines are met\n\nLiaise with external auditors and advisors\n\n✅ Requirements:\n\nQualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)\n\nPrevious experience as a Financial Controller or senior finance lead\n\nStrong technical accounting knowledge and commercial acumen\n\nComfortable in a hands-on role with the ability to hit the ground running\n\nMust be immediately available\n\nMust live locally to Northampton or within commutable distance\n\n💼 The Offer:\n\nSalary: £65,000 - £70,000 (pro rata)\n\nFixed-term contract: 6-12 months\n\nOpportunity to make a tangible impact during a key phase of business transition