Interim Financial Controller

Michael Page Finance; Harlow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page Finance is seeking an experienced Interim Financial Controller for a temporary role in Harlow. You will support the FD with budgeting, forecasting, and robust financial analysis, ensuring alignment with divisional priorities and driving meaningful action.

You will assist internal audit, strengthen controls, and lead month-end reporting, with availability to start early September. Experience in manufacturing/construction and SAP is advantageous; ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification required.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with FC/FD level experience.
• Experience in manufacturing/construction; professional services not considered.
• Availability to start early September.
• Hands-on with team leadership and change management.

Responsibilities

• Support the FD with budgeting and forecasting through robust financial analysis and stakeholder engagement.
• Assist with the current Internal Audit process and produce key reports to maintain effective controls.
• Strengthen processes and controls in finance, implementing new procedures and driving change.
• Prepare and submit month-end reporting.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Internal controls

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification

Tools

SAP

Job description

My client is looking for an experienced Interim Financial Controller to join them on a temporary basis to look after some key projects over the coming months. This is an excellent opportunity to join a small finance team and make a real impact in a growing business. There is the opportunity of a permanent role for the right candidate.

Client Details

Rapidly growing manufacturing company based in Harlow.

Description

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the FD with the budgeting and forecasting process - providing robust financial analysis and engaging with relevant stakeholders to ensure plans are aligned with divisional priorities.
• Assisting with the current Internal Audit process and producing the key reports needed - ensuring effective internal controls are maintained.
• Strengthening processes and controls in finance - implementing new procedures and process improvements and bringing the finance team on the change journey with you.
• Preparation and submission of month-end reporting

Profile

You must be a Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) and have proven experience at a Financial Controller / Finance Director level, with the willingness to be hands-on.

Experience within the manufacturing / construction sector would be very beneficial. Those from a professional services / financial services background will not be considered.

SAP experience would also be useful.

Availability is also key for this role - my client would like someone to start around the beginning of September at the latest.

Job Offer

• Up to the equivalent of £80,000 on a daily rate basis (please note this role sits inside IR35). £350 per day paye / £400 per day umbrella company
• Hybrid working - 3 days in the office in Harlow and 2 days from home.
• The opportunity to join a friendly and collaborative finance team.
• Possible permanent opportunity for the right candidate.