In brief
This interim role manages the day-to-day finance function and leads an established team within an international manufacturing group. The work involves overseeing financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and ensuring robust controls to support business performance during a period of growth.
Best for
Experienced Financial Controllers or Finance Managers
Non-negotiable
Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) required.
Worth knowing
The role is based on-site in Lutterworth five days per week.
What you need
Required
ACA, ACCA or CIMA
Clearly required in the listing
Technical accounting
Clearly required in the listing
Financial reporting
Clearly required in the listing
Budgeting and forecasting
Clearly required in the listing
Financial controls
Clearly required in the listing
Team leadership
Clearly required in the listing
Stakeholder management
Strongly implied by the listing
Preferred
Manufacturing experience
Strongly implied by the listing
Construction experience
Strongly implied by the listing
Your day-to-day
Oversee financial reporting
Clearly stated in the job description.
Lead budgeting and forecasting
Clearly stated in the job description.
Manage cash and liquidity
Clearly stated in the job description.
Ensure compliance and audit
Clearly stated in the job description.
Maintain financial controls
Clearly stated in the job description.
Provide commercial insight
Clearly stated in the job description.
Lead the finance team
Clearly stated in the job description.
Improve financial systems
Clearly stated in the job description.
Experience expected
Level
Senior level
Based on what the listing states
Years of experience
Not stated
No clear years requirement found
Evidence from the listing
Experience level
“…he Finance Director, you will take ownership of the day-to-day finance function, lead an established finance team and work closely with senior stakeholders across the UK and wider international group.”
What's on offer
Full job description (from employer)⌄
Location: Lutterworth Contract: Temporary Start: ASAP Working Pattern: 5 days office-based SF Partners are currently recruiting for an experienced Interim Financial Controller to join a growing international manufacturing business based in Lutterworth/South Leicestershire. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on finance professional to join the business during a period of growth and change, providing strong financial leadership, stability and support to the wider finance function. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will take ownership of the day-to-day finance function, lead an established finance team and work closely with senior stakeholders across the UK and wider international group. Key Responsibilities: Oversee monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting Manage financial reporting requirements into international Group HQ Lead budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis Oversee cash flow, working capital and liquidity management Manage statutory reporting, year-end audit and tax compliance Ensure robust financial controls and processes are maintained Provide cost analysis and commercial insight to support business performance Lead, manage and support the finance team Identify opportunities to improve financial reporting, systems and processes Support the Finance Director with ad-hoc projects and deputise when required The Successful Candidate: We are looking for an experienced Interim Financial Controller or Finance Manager who can quickly get up to speed and make an immediate impact. You will ideally be: Fully qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with strong technical accounting experience Experienced in managing a finance function and leading a team Confident across financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and financial controls Comfortable working within an international or group reporting environment Hands-on, proactive and able to operate independently Commercially minded with strong stakeholder management skills Experienced within manufacturing or construction environments (advantageous but not essential) Immediately available or available at short notice This is a broad interim assignment requiring someone who can hit the ground running, provide stability across the finance function and support the Finance Director with both operational and commercial finance requirements. The role is based in Lutterworth and requires 5 days per week on-site with the opportunity for hybrid. If you are an experienced Financial Controller looking for your next interim assignment, please apply or contact SF Partners for a confidential discussion
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