Interim Site Financial Controller

Hitchenor Wakeford Limited; Baildon; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing business in Yorkshire is seeking an experienced Interim Financial Controller to support the finance team during a period of change. This hands-on role requires strong technical accounting and cost control skills. Responsibilities include leading month-end closes, managing cost accounting, and partnering with operational teams to drive efficiency. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with extensive experience in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive manufacturing experience required.
• Strong understanding of costing, inventory, and variance analysis.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end close and produce accurate management reports.
• Manage all aspects of cost accounting.
• Develop and report on key operational and financial KPIs.
• Partner with production and supply chain teams.
• Deliver detailed material margin and cost of sales analysis.
• Support annual budgets and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure financial controls and compliance.

Skills

Technical accounting

Cost control

Business partnering

Commercial acumen

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or QBE

Tools

Excel

ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar)

Job description

A leading manufacturing business based in Yorkshire is seeking an experienced Interim Financial Controller to support the finance team during a period of change. This is a hands-on role requiring strong technical accounting, cost control, and business partnering experience within a manufacturing or production environment.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Lead the month-end close and produce accurate management reports for senior leadership.
• Manage all aspects of cost accounting, including standard costing, BOM, and variance analysis.
• Develop and report on key operational and financial KPIs to support site and group performance.
• Partner with production and supply chain teams to drive operational efficiency and cost transparency.
• Deliver detailed material margin and cost of sales analysis.
• Support annual budgets, forecasts, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure financial controls and compliance are maintained in line with group policy.

About You

• Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or QBE with extensive manufacturing experience.
• Strong understanding of costing, inventory, and variance analysis.
• Excellent Excel and ERP systems experience (SAP, Oracle, or similar).
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to challenge and influence operational stakeholders.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.