Job Description
Are you an experienced Financial Controller available at short notice and looking for your next interim challenge?
Castle Employment Group is working on behalf of a well-established manufacturing business in the Hull area to recruit an Interim Financial Controller. Initially offered on a three-month fixed-term contract, this role is expected to extend and offers the opportunity to join a stable business during an exciting period of development.
Reporting directly to the CFO, you will support a small finance team while ensuring the smooth running of the finance function and providing accurate, timely financial information to support business decisions.
Key Responsibilities
- Produce accurate monthly management accounts and associated reporting
- Support budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management
- Provide financial analysis and insight to the CFO and wider leadership team
- Assist with month-end and year-end processes
- Support and mentor a small finance team
- Identify opportunities to improve finance processes, controls and systems
- Work closely with operational stakeholders across the business
- Ensure compliance with financial controls and reporting deadlines
About You
We're looking for someone who can quickly establish themselves within the business and make an immediate impact.
You'll ideally have:
- ACCA or CIMA qualification (or equivalent)
- Previous experience as a Financial Controller or Senior Finance Manager
- Strong management accounting and cash flow experience
- A hands-on approach with the ability to work both strategically and operationally
- Experience improving finance systems or processes would be highly advantageous
- Manufacturing or engineering experience would be beneficial but is not essential
Why Apply?
- Immediate opportunity with a successful, established business
- Initial three-month contract with a strong likelihood of extension
- Senior role working closely with an experienced CFO
- Competitive salary of £55,000-£70,000, depending on experience
- Opportunity to influence systems and process improvements while supporting a collaborative finance team
If you're an experienced finance professional available to start in the coming weeks, we'd love to hear from you.