Interim Financial Controller | Manufacturing | Up to £400 Daily Rate | East Manchester | 3Months Your new company A leading manufacturing organisation with a strong market presence and a commitment to operational excellence. The business is undergoing an exciting period of growth and transformation, creating a high‑impact opportunity for a seasoned finance professional to join their leadership team. With a culture built on collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement, the company offers a dynamic environment where finance plays a crucial role in driving performance. Your new role As Financial Controller, you will take full ownership of the site’s financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting, tight financial controls, and real-time visibility of manufacturing performance. You will lead the month‑end close, budgeting and forecasting cycles, and oversee cost accounting, inventory controls, and variance analysis. Acting as a key business partner to Operations, Supply Chain, and the Senior Leadership Team, you will provide insight on cost efficiency, margin improvement, and strategic decision‑making. You’ll also manage a small finance team and drive continuous process improvements across the plant. What you'll need to succeed Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with significant post‑qualification experience Strong background in manufacturing finance, including standard costing and variance analysis Proven ability to partner with operational stakeholders and influence decision‑making Excellent technical accounting skills combined with commercial acumen Experience managing and developing a team A proactive, hands‑on approach with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, detail‑driven environment What you'll get in return You’ll join a respected and progressive organisation offering genuine autonomy and the opportunity to shape the financial direction of a key site. The role offers a competitive day rate, exposure to senior leadership, and a platform to deliver meaningful operational and strategic impact within a growing global manufacturing organisation. What you need to do now If you’re interested in this role, please click “apply” and we will revert to the most relevant applications as soon as possible. If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you’re a qualified accountant looking for a new job in finance, please contact Benjamin Stanton at the Hays Senior Finance team in Manchester. 4762136