SF Partners are currently recruiting for an experienced Interim Financial Controller to support a well-established, 35m turnover distribution business during a period of increased business demand. This is an initial 3-month contract, requiring a professional, hands‑on contractor who can hit the ground running, take ownership of key financial responsibilities and work independently with minimal supervision.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support the year-end accounting process.
- Manage audit preparation and liaise with external auditors.
- Ensure financial reporting is accurate, timely and compliant.
- Support the wider finance function during a particularly busy period.
- Identify priorities, resolve issues and drive tasks through to completion.
- Provide additional financial control and oversight as required.
The Ideal Candidate
- Proven experience operating as a Financial Controller, ideally within an interim or contract capacity.
- Strong technical accounting background, with significant year-end and audit experience.
- Experience within distribution, wholesale or a similar fast-paced environment would be advantageous.
- A proactive, self-sufficient individual who can quickly understand a business and add immediate value.
- Comfortable taking ownership, working on their own initiative and delivering to tight deadlines.
- Immediately available or able to start at very short notice.
Contract Details
- Duration: Initial 3 months
- Start: Immediate
- Sector: Distribution 35m turnover
- Expenses: Certain business-related expenses covered
- Day Rate: Competitive, dependent on experience
This opportunity would suit a seasoned interim finance professional who enjoys getting stuck in, can operate with autonomy and has a proven track record of delivering results in demanding environments.
Interim Financial Controller in Halesowen employer: SF Group
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