Interim Financial Controller

SF Group; Halesowen; On-site; GBP 83,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Expenses covered

Job summary

SF Partners is seeking an experienced Interim Financial Controller to support a fast-paced distribution business during a peak period. The role is a 3-month contract requiring a hands-on professional who can take ownership, work independently and deliver results with minimal supervision.

The ideal candidate will have proven interim/contract Financial Controller experience, strong year-end and audit skills, and the ability to hit the ground running in a demanding environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating as a Financial Controller, ideally in interim/contract capacity.
• Strong technical accounting background with significant year-end and audit experience.
• Experience in distribution/wholesale or similar fast-paced environments advantageous.
• Proactive, self-sufficient, able to start immediately or at very short notice.

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 busy period.
• Identify priorities, resolve issues and drive tasks to completion.
• Provide additional financial control and oversight as required.

Skills

Financial Controller

Audit experience

Year-end accounting

Independent / self-sufficient

Job description

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.