Interim Financial Controller

ACCA Careers; Falmouth; On-site; GBP 78,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCA Careers is seeking an Interim Financial Controller for a Portsmouth-based industrial/manufacturing business. You will oversee daily financial operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance while providing key insights to the leadership.

This temporary role requires a strong background in accounting and finance, with ACCA/CIMA/ACA qualifications and experience in reporting, budgeting, and audits. The daily rate ranges from £425 to £500, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Manage daily financial operations and ensure accuracy and efficiency.
• Prepare and review financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and company policies.
• Oversee budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Provide financial analysis to support decision-making across the business.
• Coordinate with external auditors and manage year-end audits.
• Identify process improvements to enhance financial workflows.
• Lead and support the finance team during the interim period.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily financial operations to maintain accuracy.
• Prepare reports for management and external parties.
• Ensure regulatory and policy compliance across finance.
• Lead budgeting/forecasting cycles and modeling.
• Provide actionable financial insights for decisions.

Skills

Financial accounting

Budgeting & forecasting

Financial analysis

Interim/contract experience

Stakeholder communication

Education

ACCA/CIMA/ACA qualification

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

This Interim Financial Controller role in Portsmouth industrial/manufacturing sector is all about keeping the finance department running smoothly. You'll oversee financial operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance while supporting the business with key insights.

Client Details

A company operating in the industrial/manufacturing sector and based in Portsmouth. With close links to the M27, the offices are located in a highly commutable area for those who drive and also those travelling by public transport.

Description

• Manage the daily financial operations, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Prepare and review financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and company policies.
• Oversee budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Provide financial analysis to support decision-making across the business.
• Coordinate with external auditors and manage year-end audits.
• Identify process improvements to enhance financial workflows.Lead and support the finance team during the interim period.

Profile

• A strong background in accounting and finance within the industrial/manufacturing sector.
• Relevant professional qualifications (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, or ACA).
• Experience in financial reporting, budgeting and compliance.
• Proficiency in financial systems and tools.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to stakeholders.

Job Offer

• Daily rate between £425 and £500, dependent on the level of experience.
• Temporary contract.
• Opportunity to work in Portsmouth within the industrial/manufacturing sector.