Interim Financial Controller

Sharp Consultancy; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 10,148,000 - 12,915,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp Consultancy has partnered with a privately owned SME manufacturer in Scunthorpe to appoint an Interim Financial Controller at short notice. The role is hands-on, with ownership of the finance function, delivering accurate monthly accounts and management information while a permanent appointment is recruited.

You will lead a small finance team, implement strong controls, and support growth with timely analysis. NetSuite experience would be advantageous; immediate availability is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience as Financial Controller or senior finance manager within an SME.
• Strong financial and management accounting experience.
• Ability to own the finance function end-to-end.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate monthly financial accounts.
• Prepare and deliver management accounts.
• Oversee and support a small finance team.
• Own day-to-day finance operations and controls.
• Provide timely financial information and analysis to the business.

Skills

Hands-on finance

SME finance

Financial reporting

Team leadership

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Interim Financial Controller

Location: Scunthorpe

Duration: Interim assignment, expected to run until a permanent appointment is made

Start: Short notice

Day Rate: Competitive, aligned to a permanent equivalent of circa £55,000-£70,000

The Opportunity

We are working with a well-established, privately owned SME manufacturer based in Scunthorpe, who are looking to appoint an Interim Financial Controller at short notice.

This is a hands-on interim assignment within a small but growing business with genuine ambition and financing. The successful candidate will take ownership of the finance function, provide stability and continuity, and ensure the business continues to receive accurate and timely financial information whilst a permanent Financial Controller is recruited.

The assignment is expected to continue until the permanent appointment is in place, so the exact duration will depend upon the notice period of the successful permanent candidate.

The Role

This is a true SME Financial Controller position for someone who is comfortable being hands-on, detail-focused and prepared to roll their sleeves up.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Production of accurate monthly financial accounts
• Preparation and delivery of management accounts
• Overseeing and supporting a small finance team
• Taking ownership of the day-to-day finance function
• Ensuring appropriate financial controls and processes are maintained
• Providing accurate financial information and analysis to the wider business
• Supporting the business with its ongoing growth and development
• Managing the finance function through the transition to a permanent appointmentEnsuring an effective handover to the incoming permanent Financial Controller
• The business is also in the later stages of implementing NetSuite, so experience with NetSuite or another similar ERP system would be advantageous.

About You

We are looking for an experienced Financial Controller, Finance Manager or similarly qualified finance professional who is immediately comfortable operating within an SME environment.

You will ideally have:

• Previous Financial Controller or senior finance management experience within an SME
• Strong financial and management accounting experience
• Experience overseeing a small finance team
• A hands-on approach and excellent attention to detail
• The ability to quickly understand a business and take ownership of the finance function
• Strong systems and ERP experience; NetSuite experience would be advantageous
• The ability to work at short notice and provide immediate stability to the business
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to operate independently
• Most importantly, you will be someone who can hit the ground running, quickly establish control and provide a high level of financial support during a period of transition.

What's on Offer?

• Immediate interim opportunity with an established, privately owned manufacturing SME
• Competitive day rate, aligned to a permanent equivalent of approximately £55,000-£70,000
• Opportunity to make an immediate impact within a growing business
• Hands-on role with genuine ownership of the finance function
• Assignment expected to continue until the permanent appointment is able to start
• If you are an experienced Interim Financial Controller or senior finance professional available at short notice and interested in a hands-on SME assignment in Scunthorpe, we would be keen to hear from you.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.