Interim Financial Controller

Southerns Broadstock Interiors is one of the UK’s leading furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E) supply specialists. Furnishing spaces for both working and learning, we develop interior solutions that meet our clients' unique needs, deliver innovation and optimise costs. Our combined strengths in design, product specification and end-to-end service delivery make Southerns Broadstock Interiors a comprehensive, big thinking FF&E partner.

We are proud to be named preferred suppliers and framework partners by some of the country’s most discerning institutions and consortia. We’ve earned this status over four decades by holding our services and products to stringent quality standards and by delivering value that extends far beyond the provision of furniture. Sustainability, social value and inclusive design are important subjects for Southerns Broadstock Interiors, and we’re committed to working collaboratively with our customers to fully understand their own values and core challenges.

This role will oversee a small transactional team and a part qualified accountant, in a hands-on manner, as part of a progressive and fast-moving business on a fixed-term basis, initially until 19 December 2025. Day-to-day focus will be on cash & cash flows, month-end duties, team leadership/management, financial controls, and future risk mitigation, in addition to being instrumental in the continuous improvement journey of the business and the finance function.

Reporting into the Finance Director, you will support the function in providing our majority investor with timely, incisive, high quality financial information, as well as ensuring high quality integrated internal controls, systems and processes, and well-controlled cash and finances. Internal systems improvements and reporting enhancements will also be key requirements of the role, together with tight controls and processes around cash management and reporting.

Pay and compensation package:

• 40 hours per week
• 25 days annual leave + 1 life event day per annum
• Salary Exchange Pension Scheme
• Company Life Assurance Scheme
• Company Sick Pay
• Enhanced Parental Leave Pay
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounts & Cashback at retailers

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Leading the preparation of monthly management accounts
• Managing KPIs, cash flows, budgeting and forecasting
• Being instrumental in managing cash and working capital
• Overseeing a team ensuring work is completed correctly and to deadlines, and that the team drives improvements in processing efficiency which ultimately benefits working capital.
• Year-end procedures including liaising with auditors and preparation of statutory accounts for a small group of 4 entities.
• Ad hoc reporting across various aspects of finance, presenting to the FD.
• Controlling all elements of site finance including looking after key control accounts, stock controls and margin reporting/analysis
• Liaising and working with key stakeholders including suppliers, customers and other departments/the board
• Overseeing month-end payroll process

Personal Specifications:

• Previous experience within the manufacturing industry is essential.
• Experience of successfully managing a small team would be advantageous.
• Experience of, or demonstrable aptitude for, implementing financial controls, KPIs and risk mitigation also preferable.
• Proficient in Excel.
• Pro-active with a drive to improve systems, processes and output to benefit business.
• Excellent communication skills with a forward-thinking, pro-active attitude.

KPI’s:

• Adherence to deadlines
• Timely and accurate month-end and other reporting
• Effective business partnering
• Satisfactory audit findings

Equal Opportunity Statement:

It is the policy of this Company to treat job applicants and employees in the same way regardless of their sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, race, religion or belief, ethnic origin, colour, nationality or disability. The Company is an equal opportunity employer. Equal opportunity is about good employment practices and efficient use of our most valuable asset, our employees. Every manager and employee has personal responsibility for the implementation of our policy.