Financial Controller

TN United Kingdom; Lancaster; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A market-leading manufacturing business in Lancaster is seeking an interim Financial Controller. This role involves managing financial operations, leading a team, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. The position offers a generous daily rate and hybrid working options.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Financial Controller role, ideally in manufacturing.
• Experience with finance transformation initiatives or system change programmes.

Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day financial operations and overseeing a finance team.
• Managing month-end close process and ensuring compliance with internal controls.
• Providing input into IT system changes and liaising with external auditors.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Education

Fully Qualified Accountant

Job description

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Financial Controller

Employer Location: Lancaster, Lancashire, England

Salary: £350 to £450 per day (Umbrella)

Closing date: 12 Jun 2025

Sector: Salary band, Contract type, Hours

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Job Details

Your new company

A market-leading manufacturing business in Lancaster.

Your new role

An interim Financial Controller role, reporting to the Financial Director and leading a team of 5 staff. Responsibilities include managing day-to-day financial operations, overseeing a capable finance team, and providing input into IT system changes and transformation projects led by the wider group.

Responsibilities will include: managing the month-end close process, overseeing management accounts, budgets, forecasts, and year-end financial statements, ensuring compliance with internal controls, group policies, and accounting standards. Leading and supporting a finance team of five, including a qualified accountant, assistant accountant, purchase ledger clerk, and accounts apprentice. Providing input into finance-related aspects of IT system changes and group transformation programmes. Liaising with external auditors and advisors as required.

What you'll need to succeed

You will be a fully qualified accountant with experience in a similar Financial Controller role, ideally in manufacturing. Strong leadership and team management skills, comfort in a fast-paced environment, experience with finance transformation initiatives or system change programmes, and excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities are essential.

What you'll get in return

A varied and rewarding role, at a generous daily rate, for at least six months. Hybrid flexible working from office and home.