Interim Financial Controller

SF Recruitment; Leyfields; On-site; GBP 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Interim Finance Controller for a fixed-term contract in Tamworth. The role involves overseeing financial operations during a crucial growth phase, leading a small finance team, and ensuring accurate financial reporting. Candidates should be a qualified accountant with experience in a leadership position, preferably within manufacturing or distribution. This office-based role requires strong analytical skills and expertise in financial software.

Qualifications

• Proven post-qualification experience in a similar leadership role.
• Background in manufacturing or distribution preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end and year-end close processes.
• Oversee management accounts preparation and variance analysis.
• Supervise supplier statement reconciliations.
• Provide financial analysis for strategic decision-making.
• Manage cash flow and relationships with finance providers.
• Ensure compliance with policies and accounting standards.
• Develop and manage the finance team.

Skills

Financial analysis

Leadership

Strong knowledge of Sage Line 50

Advanced Excel skills

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)

Tools

Sage Line 50

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Interim Finance Controller (3-6 Month Fixed Term Contract)

Location: Tamworth (Office-based, 5 days per week)

Salary: £48,000 per annum

As the business continues to expand, we are seeking an Interim Financial Controller to provide stability, leadership, and financial oversight during a period of transition and growth.

Role Purpose

Reporting to the Group Finance Manager, the Interim Financial Controller will take ownership of the finance function, ensuring accurate reporting, supporting key decision-making, and driving process and performance improvements. The role includes managing a small finance team of four and supporting operational excellence across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely reporting of P&L and balance sheet.
• Oversee management accounts preparation, variance analysis, and commentary to senior management.
• Supervise supplier statement reconciliations and ensure accurate ledger management.
• Provide insightful financial analysis to support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Manage cash flow, working capital, and relationships with banks and finance providers.
• Strengthen internal controls, ensuring compliance with policies, audit, and accounting standards (UK GAAP/IFRS).
• Develop, mentor, and manage the finance team to ensure high performance and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate closely with operations (sales, purchasing, quality control) to understand financial impacts and support commercial decisions.
• Drive process and system improvements, including finance system optimisation and automation opportunities.
• Support the Group Finance Manager with budgets, forecasts, and business plans.

Person Specification

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with proven post-qualification experience in a similar leadership role.
• Background in manufacturing or distribution preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Sage Line 50 and Excel (including pivot tables and lookups).

Type: Fixed-term contract (3-6 months)

Hours: Full-time, 5 days per week, office-based (Tamworth HQ)

Salary: £48,000 per annum (pro-rata for contract duration)

Reporting to: Group Finance Manager

Team size: 1 direct report