Interim Financial Controller

Interim Financial Controller. 6 Months £600–£650 per day. Cambridgeshire

An experienced Interim Financial Controller is required to support a large, well-established UK manufacturing and food production business during a period of transition while the organisation undertakes the recruitment of a permanent appointment.

The business operates complex manufacturing and supply chain operations across multiple UK locations and forms part of a wider international group.

Reporting to the Finance Director, the Interim Financial Controller will lead a team of approximately 20 finance professionals, including direct responsibility for tax, treasury, financial accounting and transactional finance.

Operating within a large and complex organisation, the role requires a technically strong finance leader who can quickly establish credibility with senior stakeholders and provide hands-on leadership to the finance team.

The organisation is seeking a credible finance leader who can quickly establish themselves with senior stakeholders and provide stability to the finance function during a key period.

This is a six-month interim assignment with an immediate start preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the central finance operations team, including accounts payable, credit control, tax and treasury
• Ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial reporting across the business
• Oversee preparation of statutory accounts and group reporting requirements
• Maintain robust financial controls, governance and compliance
• Manage relationships with internal and external auditors
• Oversee working capital management and cash flow forecasting
• Support the Finance Director and leadership team with financial insight and reporting
• Provide stability and leadership to the finance team during a period of transition

Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will be:

• A fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
• An experienced Financial Controller or senior finance leader
• Technically strong in financial and statutory reporting
• Comfortable operating within large or complex organisations
• A credible people leader, able to quickly engage and motivate teams
• Available to start at short notice

The Opportunity

This assignment offers the opportunity to play a key leadership role within a major UK manufacturing organisation, supporting the business through an important period of transition.