Interim Financial Controller

SF Partners; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 92,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

SF Partners is seeking an experienced Interim Financial Controller to support a £35m turnover distribution business during a peak demand period. The role is an initial 3-month contract with immediate start and high autonomy.

The successful candidate will lead year-end accounting, manage audits, ensure accurate financial reporting, and support the finance team through a busy period, delivering timely results and maintaining strict controls.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Financial control

Year-end accounting

Audit experience

Financial reporting

Independent / self-sufficient

Deadline driven

Interim / contract experience

Distribution sector knowledge

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.