Interim Financial Controller (6 months) Core3 are working with a leading manufacturing business to recruit an Interim Financial Controller to step into a critical role during a period of transition. This is an opportunity to take ownership of finance operations across multiple UK sites, providing strong controllership. Why join our client? You'll be joining a complex business where finance is integral to stability and growth. This role offers the chance to bring leadership, structure, and oversight to a capable team through busy month-ends, audits, and ongoing change - making an immediate impact and driving confidence across the function. | How you'll make an impact As Interim Financial Controller, you'll ensure continuity across core finance operations, supporting finance teams across the UK. You'll take charge of month-end, reporting, and audits while guiding and supporting local finance managers. Your key responsibilities will include: Owning month-end close, reconciliations, balance sheet integrity, and reporting Overseeing Finance Managers across multiple sites, ensuring consistency and timely delivery Reviewing and approving AP/AR activity, vendor setups, credit limits, and payments Acting as lead contact for audit (PWC), ensuring smooth handover and issue resolution Providing oversight to the shared service team (c.7 people), supporting issue resolution and escalation Driving balance sheet discipline, financial controls, and compliance (including internal controls projects with EY) Supporting team stability and confidence through organisational change Why our client is excited about you You're a qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with strong controllership and operational finance experience. You've worked in complex businesses of scale, ideally in manufacturing or engineering, and you understand variances and stock. You'll also bring: Proven experience managing finance operations through transition or change Knowledge of audit and SOX/internal controls A confident, people-first leadership style The assignment Duration: 6 months Day rate: £400-£500 per day (Inside IR35, via umbrella) Start: ASAP Location: Gloucestershire This is a brilliant interim opportunity to join a business and make an immediate impact. You'll step into a key role that ensures continuity, with scope to influence the future structure of the finance team. Apply now or get in touch with Core3 - // 0117 213 0300