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
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Posted 5 days ago, valid for 21 days
Tamworth, Staffordshire B79 7PD, England
£45,000 - £48,000 per year
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The position is for an Interim Finance Controller on a 3-6 month fixed-term contract, based in Tamworth, requiring office presence five days a week.
- The salary for this role is £48,000 per annum, pro-rata for the duration of the contract.
- Candidates must be fully qualified accountants (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with proven post-qualification experience in a similar leadership role.
- The role involves managing a small finance team and overseeing key financial processes, including month-end and year-end close, cash flow management, and internal controls.
- Experience in manufacturing or distribution and strong knowledge of Sage Line 50 and Excel are preferred for this position.
