Interim Financial Controller

The CFO HQ; Bradford; Remote; GBP 92,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

The CFO HQ in Bradford is seeking an experienced Interim Financial Controller to join a well-established distribution business on a 3‑month contract starting immediately. You will take ownership of core financial duties, work autonomously and drive month‑end, reporting and controls in a fast-paced environment.

You should bring strong technical accounting, year-end and audit experience, plus prior exposure to distribution/wholesale sectors.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Financial Controller, ideally in interim/contract roles.
• Strong technical accounting background with year-end and audit experience.
• Experience in distribution/wholesale or similar fast-paced environments.
• Self-sufficient, proactive and able to work independently with tight deadlines.
• Available immediately or on short notice.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the year-end accounting process.
• Manage audit preparation and liaise with external auditors.
• Ensure accurate, timely and compliant financial reporting.
• Support the wider finance function during busy periods.
• Identify priorities, resolve issues and drive tasks to completion.
• Provide additional financial control and oversight as required.

Skills

Financial control

Interim/contract experience

Technical accounting

Year-end accounting

Audit experience

Distribution/wholesale experience

Autonomous / self-driven

Job description

# Interim Financial ControllerAccounting / Finance,Financial ControllerNovember 9, 2026Temporary### Job Description* Temporary* Bradford* Posted 18 hours ago* £500 – £700 per dayWebsite**CV-Library**SF Partners are currently recruiting for an experienced Interim Financial Controller to support a well-established, £35m turnover distribution business during a period of increased business demand.This is an initial 3-month contract, requiring a professional, hands-on contractor who can hit the ground running, take ownership of key financial responsibilities and work independently with minimal supervision.### Key Responsibilities* Lead and support the year-end accounting process.* Manage audit preparation and liaise with external auditors.* Ensure financial reporting is accurate, timely and compliant.* Support the wider finance function during a particularly busy period.* Identify priorities, resolve issues and drive tasks through to completion.* Provide additional financial control and oversight as required.* The Ideal Candidate* Proven experience operating as a Financial Controller, ideally within an interim or contract capacity.* Strong technical accounting background, with significant year-end and audit experience.* Experience within distribution, wholesale or a similar fast-paced environment would be advantageous.* A proactive, self-sufficient individual who can quickly understand a business and add immediate value.* Comfortable taking ownership, working on their own initiative and delivering to tight deadlines.* Immediately available or able to start at very short notice.* Contract Details* Duration: Initial 3 months* Start: Immediate* Sector: Distribution – £35m turnover* Expenses: Certain business-related expenses covered* Day Rate: Competitive, dependent on experience* This opportunity would suit a seasoned interim finance professional who enjoys getting stuck in, can operate with autonomy and has a proven track record of delivering results in demanding environments.If you're an experienced Interim Financial Controller available immediately, we'd be keen to hear from you