Interim Financial Controller — Engineering & Manufacturing

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd in Exeter, Devon, is seeking an experienced Finance Manager, Financial Controller or Finance Director for a 6-month fixed-term contract. Reporting to the CFO, you will deliver accurate reporting and analysis while guiding a small finance team.

The role focuses on month-end, budgeting, payroll, VAT, and robust financial controls in a fast-paced SME environment. Hybrid working with three days onsite near Exeter offers direct exposure to the leadership team and real

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA or qualified by experience.
• Experience in management accounting within SME or engineering/manufacturing.
• Proven ability to produce management accounts and financial analysis.
• Strong payroll, PAYE and VAT understanding.
• Excellent Excel and systems skills.
• Able to partner with senior stakeholders and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts including P&L and balance sheet.
• Deliver variance analysis and commentary for senior management.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning.
• Oversee monthly payroll and PAYE submissions.
• Prepare VAT returns.
• Ensure balance sheet reconciliations are completed.
• Produce KPIs and MI packs.
• Support month-end and year-end reporting.
• Help maintain strong financial controls.
• Provide financial insight to support decision-making.
• Provide light line management to junior staff.

Skills

Management accounting

Payroll & PAYE

VAT processes

Excel

Stakeholder management

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

ERP systems

Payroll software

Job description

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd in Exeter, Devon, is seeking an experienced Finance Manager, Financial Controller or Finance Director for a 6-month fixed-term contract. Reporting to the CFO, you will deliver accurate reporting and analysis while guiding a small finance team.

The role focuses on month-end, budgeting, payroll, VAT, and robust financial controls in a fast-paced SME environment. Hybrid working with three days onsite near Exeter offers direct exposure to the leadership team and real