Interim Financial Controller
Employer Location Somerset, England, Wells Salary Competitive Closing date 25 Nov 2025 View more categoriesView less categories Sector Salary band, Contract type Hours Where will they be working You need to or to save a job.
Job Details
We are seeking a hands-on and forward-thinking Financial Controller to lead the finance function and play a vital role for this well-established manufacturing business. This interim position is available from November for an initial 4-6-month period to support a period of transition whilst they re-recruit the role permanently.
This is a broad and dynamic role, ideal for a technically strong and commercially minded finance professional looking to grow within a supportive and collaborative business.
Key Responsibilities
1. Oversee the finance function, managing one Accounts Administrator and day-to-day accounting operations
2. Manage cashflow forecasting, fixed assets, foreign currency transactions, and bank reconciliations
3. Prepare and post journals, complete monthly reconciliations and produce timely management accounts
4. Administer monthly payroll, annual budgeting and assist with year-end statutory audits
5. Maintain accurate reporting to the CEO, Chairman and Parent Company
6. Support financial entry into Group accounting software (training provided)
7. Take a key role in the ERP migration to SAP, working with consultants and internal teams
8. Ensure accurate financial data during transition across current systems (NAV, Sapo & Excel)
9. Provide accurate financial data, reports, and audit files in line with group deadlines and compliance
What We're Looking For
10. Qualified accountant (CIMA or equivalent) or QBE
11. Strong technical accounting background with commercial acumen
12. Excellent IT and Excel skills
13. Experience with ERP systems (NAV, Sapo or SAP ideal, but not essential)
14. A proactive, hands-on approach and willingness to support wider business objectives
15. A confident communicator with the ability to work across all levels of the business
16. Organised, reliable and able to thrive under pressure and tight deadlines
17. A positive, solutions-focused mindset with a genuine interest in continuous improvement
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Charles Maidment from the Hays senior interim team.
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Company
At Hays we invest in lifelong partnerships that empower people and businesses to succeed. With over 50 years’ success under our belts and a workforce of 10,000+ people across 32 countries, we’ve evolved to put our customers at the heart of everything we do.
From CFO to Newly Qualified, we work with talented finance professionals and match them with organisations where they can achieve a lasting impact.
So much more than specialist recruiters in accounting and finance, what really sets us apart is our knowledge through scale, deep understanding and our ability to meaningfully innovate for our customers. All our consultants have strong relationships across the industry and the support of our extensive global network. That’s why organisations of all types and sizes – from international blue chips to SMEs – trust us to find the people who can help transform their business.
So, whether you want something local or international, permanent, or interim, we have the breadth of coverage and the depth of understanding to help you find it.
We have specialist recruitment teams in the following areas:
18. Corporate Governance
19. Credit Control
20. Part-Qualified Accountant
21. Payroll
22. Public Practice Accounting
23. Public Services Accounting
24. Senior Finance – Qualified
25. Support, Ledgers & Bookkeeping
26. Tax & Treasury
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