Interim Financial Controller

Hamilton Woods; England; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG business in Leicester is seeking an Interim Financial Controller for a 6-12 month contract. This high-profile role involves taking full ownership of the finance function and managing a finance team. The ideal candidate will have strong technical accounting expertise and experience in FMCG environments. The role offers a competitive day rate of £500-£600 and hybrid working arrangements, with a flexible schedule, requiring regular presence in the Leicester office.

Benefits

Competitive day rate

Hybrid working flexibility

Opportunity for contract extension

Qualifications

• Experienced Interim Financial Controller or Senior Finance Manager with strong technical accounting expertise.
• Hands-on experience in FMCG, fast-moving, or high-volume environments.
• Proven track record managing month-end, balance sheets, and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of the finance function, ensuring robust processes and controls.
• Lead month-end close, management accounts, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Drive budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow reporting to support strategic decision-making.

Skills

Technical accounting expertise

Influencing senior stakeholders

Process improvements

Job description

Interim Financial Controller FMCG Leicester Hybrid 500- 600 per day

6-12 month contract.

We are partnering with a leading FMCG business in Leicester to appoint an Interim Financial Controller on a 6-12 month contract. This is a high-profile role, offering the opportunity to take ownership of the finance function during a critical period of growth and transformation.

Key Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of the finance function, ensuring robust processes, controls, and governance

• Lead month-end close, management accounts, and balance sheet reconciliations

• Drive budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow reporting to support strategic decision-making

• Act as a trusted business partner to senior operational and commercial stakeholders

• Manage and develop the finance team, promoting best practice and efficiency

• Support year-end and statutory audit processes

• Identify and implement process improvements to streamline reporting and operations

Ideal Candidate

• Experienced Interim Financial Controller or Senior Finance Manager with strong technical accounting expertise

• Hands‑on experience in FMCG, fast-moving, or high-volume environments

• Proven track record managing month-end, balance sheets, and financial reporting

• Confident in influencing senior stakeholders and driving business decisions

• Able to hit the ground running and deliver immediate impact

What's on Offer

• Competitive day rate of 500- 600 per day

• Hybrid working with flexibility and regular presence in Leicester office

• 6-12 month contract with potential for extension

• Opportunity to lead finance in a fast-paced, commercially focused FMCG business

This is an immediate start opportunity for a senior interim professional ready to make a tangible impact.