Interim Financial Controller

CompanyStanton House

LocationLondon Area, United Kingdom

Posted At1/26/2026

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Financial and accounting technicians

Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled

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£48,700 (£24.97 per hour)

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Description

Finance Manager / Financial Controller

Location: Essex (hybrid working available)

Sector: FMCG / Manufacturing

Salary: Competitive + benefits

An established, fast-growing FMCG manufacturing business is seeking a qualified Finance Manager / Financial Controller to lead its finance function and support the next phase of growth. This is a broad, hands-on role combining strong technical accounting, commercial insight, and people leadership.

The Role

Reporting into the senior leadership team, you will take ownership of the day-to-day finance operation while partnering closely with commercial stakeholders across the business.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading and developing a finance team of 6 through 2 direct reports (AP, AR and Financial Control)
Ownership of month-end and year-end close, ensuring accurate balance sheets, P&L and cash flow reporting
Development of commercial reporting to support sales and marketing performance
Improving and embedding dispute resolution processes within US accounts receivable

Supporting the FY27 budgeting and forecasting process

Ensuring robust internal controls, compliance, and adherence to local and international standards

Cash flow and liquidity management, including banking relationships

Supporting ongoing Sage X3 system development

Leading the year-end audit process

Ownership of tax-related projects including R&D claims, capital allowances, P11Ds and settlement agreements

Managing corporation tax instalments and supporting year-end assessments

Reviewing and approving executive expenses

Leading the annual group insurance renewal process

About You

You will be a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys working in a hands-on, SME environment.

Key requirements:

ACCA, CIMA or ACA qualified
Strong team management and mentoring experience
Advanced Excel capability (complex models, pivots, lookups; macros desirable)
Background in manufacturing, FMCG or stock-based businesses (SME experience preferred)
Proven ability to balance strong technical accounting with commercial support for sales teams

Confident working cross-functionally and influencing senior stakeholders

Why Apply?

Broad, end-to-end finance leadership role
High visibility with senior leadership
Opportunity to shape systems, processes and commercial reporting
Stable business with strong brand heritage and growth ambitions