Interim Finance Controller - Transforming SME Manufacturing

JSS Search Limited; England; On-site; GBP 74,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

JSS Search Limited is seeking an Interim Financial Controller for a Leicestershire-based SME manufacturing business. The role sits alongside a Fractional CFO and focuses on transforming finance processes, controls and reporting, taking ownership of day-to-day finance activities during a period of growth.

The position offers a clear path to permanent appointment for the right candidate, with a hands-on, autonomous approach and emphasis on process improvements, automation and scalable

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification.
• Experience as Financial Controller or Head of Finance.
• Strong SME experience in growing owner-managed business.
• Proven improvement of processes, controls and reporting frameworks.
• Experience implementing automation and driving finance transformation initiatives.
• Hands-on with both strategic and operational finance activities.
• Strong month-end and statutory accounting expertise.
• Autonomous and able to bring structure to a developing finance environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day finance function and act as senior finance contact.
• Manage and develop a small finance team (Accounts Assistant).
• Oversee month-end reporting and production of management accounts.
• Prepare statutory accounts and enhance financial reporting processes.
• Review and improve financial controls and procedures.
• Drive automation and process improvements across the finance function.
• Improve the accuracy, efficiency and scalability of transactional processes.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management.
• Ensure readiness for future audits.
• Partner with operational stakeholders to provide financial insight for decision-making.

Skills

Month-end accounting

Management accounts

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cashflow management

Financial controls

Automation

Xero

SME experience

Financial reporting

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

Xero

Job description

JSS Search Limited is seeking an Interim Financial Controller for a Leicestershire-based SME manufacturing business. The role sits alongside a Fractional CFO and focuses on transforming finance processes, controls and reporting, taking ownership of day-to-day finance activities during a period of growth.

The position offers a clear path to permanent appointment for the right candidate, with a hands-on, autonomous approach and emphasis on process improvements, automation and scalable