Job Description
Interim Financial Controller. 6 Months £600–£650 per day. Cambridgeshire
An experienced Interim Financial Controller is required to support a large, well-established UK manufacturing and food production business during a period of transition while the organisation undertakes the recruitment of a permanent appointment.
The business operates complex manufacturing and supply chain operations across multiple UK locations and forms part of a wider international group.
Reporting to the Finance Director, the Interim Financial Controller will lead a team of approximately 20 finance professionals, including direct responsibility for tax, treasury, financial accounting and transactional finance.
Operating within a large and complex organisation, the role requires a technically strong finance leader who can quickly establish credibility with senior stakeholders and provide hands-on leadership to the finance team.
The organisation is seeking a credible finance leader who can quickly establish themselves with senior stakeholders and provide stability to the finance function during a key period.
This is a six-month interim assignment with an immediate start preferred.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the central finance operations team, including accounts payable, credit control, tax and treasury
* Ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial reporting across the business
* Oversee preparation of statutory accounts and group reporting requirements
* Maintain robust financial controls, governance and compliance
* Manage relationships with internal and external auditors
* Oversee working capital management and cash flow forecasting
* Support the Finance Director and leadership team with financial insight and reporting
* Provide stability and leadership to the finance team during a period of transition
Candidate Profile
The successful candidate will be:
* A fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
* An experienced Financial Controller or senior finance leader
* Technically strong in financial and statutory reporting
* Comfortable operating within large or complex organisations
* A credible people leader, able to quickly engage and motivate teams
* Available to start at short notice
The Opportunity
This assignment offers the opportunity to play a key leadership role within a major UK manufacturing organisation, supporting the business through an important period of transition.