Interim Finance Controller (3-6 Month Fixed Term Contract) Location: Tamworth (Office-based, 5 days per week) Salary: £48,000 per annum As the business continues to expand, we are seeking an Interim Financial Controller to provide stability, leadership, and financial oversight during a period of transition and growth. Role Purpose Reporting to the Group Finance Manager, the Interim Financial Controller will take ownership of the finance function, ensuring accurate reporting, supporting key decision-making, and driving process and performance improvements. The role includes managing a small finance team of four and supporting operational excellence across the business. Key Responsibilities - Lead the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely reporting of P&L and balance sheet. - Oversee management accounts preparation, variance analysis, and commentary to senior management. - Supervise supplier statement reconciliations and ensure accurate ledger management. - Provide insightful financial analysis to support strategic and operational decision-making. - Manage cash flow, working capital, and relationships with banks and finance providers. - Strengthen internal controls, ensuring compliance with policies, audit, and accounting standards (UK GAAP/IFRS). - Develop, mentor, and manage the finance team to ensure high performance and continuous improvement. - Collaborate closely with operations (sales, purchasing, quality control) to understand financial impacts and support commercial decisions. - Drive process and system improvements, including finance system optimisation and automation opportunities. - Support the Group Finance Manager with budgets, forecasts, and business plans. Person Specification - Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with proven post-qualification experience in a similar leadership role. - Background in manufacturing or distribution preferred. - Strong knowledge of Sage Line 50 and Excel (including pivot tables and lookups). Type: Fixed-term contract (3-6 months) Hours: Full-time, 5 days per week, office-based (Tamworth HQ) Salary: £48,000 per annum (pro-rata for contract duration) Reporting to: Group Finance Manager Team size: 1 direct report