Finance controller

Interim Finance Director / Financial Controller
Cheltenham / Onsite full time
£400 per day Inside IR35

We are seeking an experienced Interim Finance Director / Financial Controller to step into a hands-on, on-site assignment in Cheltenham with immediate effect.
This is a delivery-critical interim role, requiring a senior finance professional who can stabilise, lead and improve the finance function from day one. There is no handover period - the successful interim must be comfortable taking ownership quickly and operating at pace.
Immediate Priorities
- Assume full control of the finance function and day-to-day financial operations
- Provide visible, on-site leadership to the finance team and wider business
- Rapidly assess current processes, controls and reporting, implementing improvements where required
- Strengthen management information, budgeting and forecasting
- Ensure compliance, governance and audit readiness
- Act as a trusted, commercially focused partner to senior leadership

Essential Interim Experience
- Operated at Finance Director or Financial Controller level in interim assignments
- Strong background in hands-on, operational environments (manufacturing, engineering, construction or similar)
- Comfortable working 5 days per week onsite in Cheltenham
- Decisive, pragmatic and able to deliver under pressure
- Available at short notice or immediately