Interim Financial Controller - Construction, 3-6 Months

Grafton Banks Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 92,000 - 148,000; Part time

Job summary

Grafton Banks Finance are recruiting an Interim Financial Controller on behalf of an SME construction business near Manchester. The role is hands-on, for 3–6 months, and will manage the full finance function while a permanent post is recruited.

The successful candidate will be ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualified with a strong track record in interim turnaround roles, advanced Excel skills, and familiarity with accounting software. Availability on short notice is preferred.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACCA, ACA or CIMA with a verifiable track record in interim turnaround roles.
• Experience in construction, engineering or building backgrounds preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate monthly management accounts, variance analysis and board packs.
• Budgeting and forecasting, including rolling quarterly forecasts.
• Coordinate annual budget formulation and maintain rolling forecasts.
• Oversee compliance and tax obligations, including statutory filings and audits as required.
• Strengthen internal controls and risk management frameworks.
• Lead and develop the day-to-day transaction processing team.
• Manage cash flow forecasting and balance client receipts with subcontractor payments.

Education

ACCA/ACA/CIMA

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Grafton Banks Finance are recruiting an Interim Financial Controller on behalf of an SME construction business near Manchester. The role is hands-on, for 3–6 months, and will manage the full finance function while a permanent post is recruited.

The successful candidate will be ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualified with a strong track record in interim turnaround roles, advanced Excel skills, and familiarity with accounting software. Availability on short notice is preferred.