Interim Financial Controller

1 day ago

Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom IN2 Consult Full time

Interim Financial Controller- Northampton (On-site)- 3 to 6 month Contract (Potential for temp to perm)- £400-£500 Per Day- ACCA/CIMA/ACA Qualified

Overview

We are supporting a PE-backed manufacturing business in the appointment of an
Interim Financial Controller
to provide stability, control and hands-on leadership across the finance function during a busy period.

This is a delivery-focused role, ideal for an experienced FC or Finance Manager who is comfortable running the day-to-day finance operation in a lean SME environment and ensuring robust financial control.

The role sits within a small finance team (AP Clerk, AR Clerk, Financial Controller) and will work closely with the CFO, who also oversees a second business with a similar finance structure.

Key Responsibilities

  • Own the month-end close
    process end to end, including management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, prepayments and journals
  • Maintain the General Ledger
    , ensuring accuracy, completeness and strong financial controls at all times
  • Act as the
    primary contact for external auditors
    , managing audit preparation, schedules and queries
  • Oversee
    VAT returns, corporation tax compliance and statutory reporting
    , working with external advisors where required
  • Ensure
    controls and processes remain embedded
    , robust and consistently applied across the business
  • Line manage and support the AP and AR clerks
    , ensuring timely processing, cash collection and supplier payments
  • Monitor and improve
    working capital
    , including debtors, creditors and cashflow visibility
  • Support and facilitate
    process improvement and automation initiatives
    , ensuring smooth adoption and continuity
  • Provide reliable, timely financial information to support the CFO and wider business
  • Collaborate closely with the CFO to ensure consistency of approach across both group entities where relevant

Required Experience for this Financial Controller role:

  • Fully qualified accountant (
    ACA / ACCA / CIMA
    )
  • Proven experience operating at
    Financial Controller or Senior Finance Manager level
    within an SME or PE-backed environment
  • Strong hands-on background in
    management accounting, financial control and statutory compliance
  • Comfortable working in a
    lean finance function
    , with a practical, sleeves-rolled-up approach
  • Confident running the GL and month-end without needing strategic oversight or transformation leadership
  • Experienced in managing small teams and keeping them motivated, focused and effective
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to work at pace and maintain control
  • Manufacturing, industrial or operational business experience is desirable but not essential
  • Available at short notice or within a short lead time

Interim Financial Controller- Northampton (On-site)- 3 to 6 month Contract (Potential for temp to perm)- £400-£500 Per Day- ACCA/CIMA/ACA Qualified

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