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Interim Plant Financial Controller
Location: West Midlands
Duration: 6-9 months
Day Rate: £400-£450
Overview
A well-established automotive business in the West Midlands is seeking an Interim Plant/Site Financial Controller to support site performance, partner closely with operations, and drive improvements across reporting, controls and processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Financial Leadership: Own site P&L, balance sheet and cash performance; deliver accurate month-end reporting and analysis.
- Business Partnering: Act as the key finance contact for operations, supply chain and production teams, supporting decision-making and performance improvement.
- Controls & Compliance: Strengthen financial controls, ensure compliance and improve governance across the site.
- Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead annual budgeting, rolling forecasts and weekly KPIs for true visibility of performance.
- Improvement & Efficiency: Drive operational and financial process improvements, enhancing cost control, margin and working capital.
Experience Required
- Fully qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA).
- Strong automotive or multi-site experience is essential.
- Proven background in plant/site financial control or operations-focused finance roles.
- Hands-on, commercially minded and confident influencing non-finance stakeholders.
- Demonstrable track record of improving processes and strengthening controls.
- SOX Controls experience is essential.
