Interim Financial Controller

MacGregor Black; Bolton; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

MacGregor Black are supporting a leading consumer products business in Bolton to appoint an Interim Financial Controller for a 3-month fixed-term contract. You will oversee UK and European finance, ensuring robust controls and timely reporting during a critical transition period.

Reporting to senior leadership, you will lead a hands-on finance function, drive treasury and statutory reporting, and support management with timely insights across multiple entities while ensuring a smooth handover to

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified.
• Significant post qualification experience within Financial Control or senior finance leadership.
• Previous experience managing finance teams within a fast paced commercial environment.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, including statutory reporting and audit.
• Experience working across multi entity businesses, ideally within an international environment.
• Strong ERP systems experience with advanced Excel skills.
• Able to hit the ground running, quickly build credibility and operate with minimal supervision.
• Available immediately or at short notice.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day to day finance operations across the UK and European entities.
• Ensure timely and accurate month end reporting, financial statements and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Oversee statutory reporting, audit preparation and tax compliance activities.
• Manage treasury, cash flow reporting and financial controls.
• Support inventory accounting and partner with operational teams to improve financial performance.
• Maintain robust internal controls while identifying opportunities for process improvement.
• Provide leadership, guidance and support to the finance team throughout the contract period.
• Act as the key finance contact for auditors, advisors and external stakeholders.
• Support ongoing finance projects and ensure a smooth handover to the incoming permanent Financial Controller.

Skills

ERP experience

Advanced Excel

Multi-entity experience

Financial control

Leadership

Auditing experience

Statutory reporting

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Job description

Are you an experienced Financial Controller available at short notice?

Do you enjoy stepping into fast paced businesses, providing stability, leadership and financial expertise during periods of change?

Are you looking for your next interim opportunity within a growing international consumer products business?

Overview

MacGregor Black are partnering with a leading consumer products business on the search for an Interim Financial Controller. This is a 3 Month Fixed Term Contract, based in Bolton.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional to provide immediate leadership and continuity to a busy finance function. You\'ll oversee the day to day running of finance across the UK and European operations, ensuring accurate reporting, strong financial controls and business continuity while supporting the organisation through an important transition period.

Working closely with senior leadership, you\'ll bring a hands on approach, quickly build relationships and provide valuable financial support across multiple business functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day to day finance operations across the UK and European entities.
• Ensure timely and accurate month end reporting, financial statements and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Oversee statutory reporting, audit preparation and tax compliance activities.
• Manage treasury, cash flow reporting and financial controls.
• Support inventory accounting and partner with operational teams to improve financial performance.
• Maintain robust internal controls while identifying opportunities for process improvement.
• Provide leadership, guidance and support to the finance team throughout the contract period.
• Act as the key finance contact for auditors, advisors and external stakeholders.
• Support ongoing finance projects and ensure a smooth handover to the incoming permanent Financial Controller.

What We're Looking For

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.
• Significant post qualification experience within Financial Control or senior finance leadership.
• Previous experience managing finance teams within a fast paced commercial environment.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, including statutory reporting and audit.
• Experience working across multi entity businesses, ideally within an international environment.
• Strong ERP systems experience with advanced Excel skills.
• Able to hit the ground running, quickly build credibility and operate with minimal supervision.
• Available immediately or at short notice.

For more information, please contact Fraser Graham.