Interim Finance Controller for Growth-Minded Manufacturing

Axon Moore; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Axon Moore are pleased to partner with a fast growing manufacturing business as they look to recruit an interim financial controller to support the managing director as the business continues its growth journey.

The role involves taking ownership of the month-end close, leading management reporting and financial analysis, overseeing cash flow and working capital, and acting as a key finance partner to the senior leadership team.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA/ACCA/CIMA OR qualified by experience
• Experience in manufacturing/engineering/product-based environment
• Strong understanding of management accounts, financial control and month-end reporting
• Experience with stock, inventory, standard costing and gross margin analysis

Responsibilities

• Own month-end close process and management accounts
• Lead monthly management reporting and financial analysis
• Oversee balance sheet, reconciliations, cash flow and working capital
• Maintain robust financial controls across the business
• Provide analysis on costs, margins, production performance and profitability
• Collaborate with operational teams to improve financial visibility
• Support budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis
• Improve processes, controls and reporting
• Assist with year-end accounts, audit and statutory reporting
• Provide financial support on operational and business improvement projects
• Partner with senior leadership as finance lead

Skills

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Manufacturing experience

Month-end reporting

Inventory management

Financial controls

Budgeting/Forecasting

Education

Qualified accounting qualification (ACCA/ACA/CIMA)

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Axon Moore are pleased to partner with a fast growing manufacturing business as they look to recruit an interim financial controller to support the managing director as the business continues its growth journey.

The role involves taking ownership of the month-end close, leading management reporting and financial analysis, overseeing cash flow and working capital, and acting as a key finance partner to the senior leadership team.