Job Description
Interim Financial Controller (12-Month FTC) Leicester (Hybrid - 3 days on site) £75,000 - £85,000 + car allowance & PHIWe're partnering with a large, complex industrial business undergoing significant transformation to appoint an experienced, highly commercial Financial Controller on a 12-month fixed-term contract.This is a high-impact role supporting a regional leadership team across a multi-site, operationally intensive environment. You'll play a key role in strengthening financial control, driving commercial insight, and supporting strategic decision-making across the region.This role suits someone with a proven background in senior level finance business partnering and control in large operational environments.
Key Responsibilities of the Interim Financial Controller
Strengthen and embed a robust financial control environment across multiple sites, both UK and overseas operationsOwn and improve visibility of costs, ensuring accurate tracking and accountability across the businessLead on supply chain and inventory analysis, optimising material flow and reducing logistics and holding costsProvide commercial insight on production, sales mix, and profitability across large-scale operationsPartner closely with senior leadership and site teams to support operational and strategic initiativesContribute to ongoing transformation activity, including ERP implementation and process improvement
About You
Proven experience as a Finance Business Partner, Financial Controller or similar within a complex, operational environmentStrong background in supply chain, logistics, and inventory management is highly preferred Track record of delivering in transformation, turnaround, or change-led environmentsCommercially astute with strong analytical capabilityConfident business partner, able to influence at both senior and site levelERP experience (SAP highly desirable)
For this role, please note:
* Candidates must have full right to work in the UK without the need for any sponsorship.
* Candidates must be based within a reasonable commuting distance of Leicester to accommodate 3 days onsite - this is non-negotiable. Some additional travel around the UK is required.
* CVs clearly demonstrating a local base will be prioritised.
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