Interim Financial Controller - Manufacturing
Redditch
£400 per day (inside IR35)
We are partnering with a complex, well-established manufacturing business in Redditch to appoint a high-calibre Interim Financial Controller to join the plant leadership team.
This role will suit an experienced manufacturing FC who is comfortable operating at pace, close to operations, and holding a strong controls environment in a group-reported business.
This is a senior, hands-on role with real ownership and visibility.
Key Responsibilities
Act as a core member of the plant leadership team, providing insight, challenge and commercial support
Deliver accurate and timely internal and group reporting in line with tight deadlines
Lead budgeting and rolling forecasts across P&L, cash flow and balance sheet
Full ownership of Free Cash Flow forecasting, tracking and reporting
Drive and maintain a robust internal controls framework, including SOX testing and remediation
Manage month-end close, balance sheet integrity and variance analysis
Lead and develop a small on-site finance team
Own product profitability analysis, warranty provisioning and key judgmental reserves
Act as primary finance contact for external auditors
Support stock counts and continuous improvement initiatives across finance processes
Candidate Profile
Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
Proven Financial Controller experience within a manufacturing or plant-based environment
Strong background in group reporting, controls and SOX compliance
Comfortable operating autonomously and influencing non-finance stakeholders
Commercial, detail-driven and delivery-focused