Interim Financial Controller

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Interim Finance Controller to ensure financial stability and oversight during company growth. This role requires a fully qualified accountant with leadership experience in financial reporting and team management. As part of the finance team, you will oversee crucial financial tasks, and drive performance improvements, located in Tamworth, on a full-time basis.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with leadership experience.
• Background in manufacturing or distribution preferred.
• Proven skills in financial oversight and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end and year-end close processes.
• Oversee preparation of management accounts and variance analysis.
• Manage cash flow and relationships with financial institutions.

Skills

Financial oversight

Leadership

Financial analysis

Compliance knowledge

Team management

Sage Line 50 knowledge

Excel proficiency

Education

ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification

Tools

Sage Line 50

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 (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