Interim Financial Controller for Manufacturing Growth

Axon Moore; North Kesteven; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Axon Moore are pleased to partner with a fast growing manufacturing business as they look to recruit an interim financial controller to support the managing director as the business continues its growth journey.

You will take ownership of month-end close, lead management reporting, oversee cash, stock and margins, and partner with senior leaders to drive improvements across financial controls and processes.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with manufacturing/engineering or product-based experience preferred.
• Strong grounding in management accounts and month-end reporting.
• Experience with stock, inventory, standard costing and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the month-end close process and timely management accounts.
• Lead the preparation and review of monthly management reporting and financial analysis.
• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations, cash flow and working capital management.
• Maintain robust financial controls and processes across the business.
• Provide analysis on costs, margins, production performance and profitability.
• Collaborate with operational teams to improve financial visibility and performance.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.
• Assist with year-end accounts, audits and statutory reporting.
• Support business improvement projects and senior leadership decision-making.

Skills

Month-end close

Management accounting

Financial controls

Budgeting

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Inventory/stock costing

Gross margin analysis

Production cost analysis

Stakeholder partnering

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Job description

Axon Moore are pleased to partner with a fast growing manufacturing business as they look to recruit an interim financial controller to support the managing director as the business continues its growth journey.

You will take ownership of month-end close, lead management reporting, oversee cash, stock and margins, and partner with senior leaders to drive improvements across financial controls and processes.