Interim Financial Controller

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Interim Financial Controller for a 3-6 month fixed-term contract in Tamworth. The role involves leading financial reporting, managing a small finance team, and ensuring compliance with UK accounting standards. Candidates should be fully qualified accountants (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with strong leadership skills and knowledge of financial software. The position is office-based, 5 days a week, providing stability during a period of transition.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with post-qualification experience in a leadership role.
• Experience in manufacturing or distribution preferred.
• Strong knowledge of financial software and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate reporting.
• Oversee management accounts preparation and variance analysis.
• Provide financial analysis to support strategic decisions.
• Manage cash flow and work with finance providers.
• Strengthen internal controls and compliance with standards.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Management accounting

Problem-solving

Education

ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification

Tools

Sage Line 50

Excel (pivot tables and lookups)

Job description

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

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

Salary: £48,000 per annum (pro‑rated for contract duration)

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)

Reporting to: Group Finance Manager

Team size: 1 direct report