Interim Financial Controller — Lead Year-End & Audit

The CFO HQ; Bradford; Remote; GBP 92,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

The CFO HQ in Bradford is seeking an experienced Interim Financial Controller to join a well-established distribution business on a 3‑month contract starting immediately. You will take ownership of core financial duties, work autonomously and drive month‑end, reporting and controls in a fast-paced environment.

You should bring strong technical accounting, year-end and audit experience, plus prior exposure to distribution/wholesale sectors.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Financial Controller, ideally in interim/contract roles.
• Strong technical accounting background with year-end and audit experience.
• Experience in distribution/wholesale or similar fast-paced environments.
• Self-sufficient, proactive and able to work independently with tight deadlines.
• Available immediately or on short notice.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the year-end accounting process.
• Manage audit preparation and liaise with external auditors.
• Ensure accurate, timely and compliant financial reporting.
• Support the wider finance function during busy periods.
• Identify priorities, resolve issues and drive tasks to completion.
• Provide additional financial control and oversight as required.

Skills

Financial control

Interim/contract experience

Technical accounting

Year-end accounting

Audit experience

Distribution/wholesale experience

Autonomous / self-driven

Job description

The CFO HQ in Bradford is seeking an experienced Interim Financial Controller to join a well-established distribution business on a 3‑month contract starting immediately. You will take ownership of core financial duties, work autonomously and drive month‑end, reporting and controls in a fast-paced environment.

You should bring strong technical accounting, year-end and audit experience, plus prior exposure to distribution/wholesale sectors.