Finance Controller
Posted 3 days ago by 1761028903
£80,000 Per year
Outside
Onsite
Wellingborough
Summary: The Interim Finance Controller role is a hands-on leadership position within a manufacturing business in Wellingborough, requiring immediate engagement to ensure financial stability during a transitional period. The successful candidate will manage the finance function, oversee month-end processes, and support the recruitment of a permanent Finance Controller. This on-site role demands a fully qualified accountant with experience in manufacturing and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the finance function during a critical transition period.
- Take ownership of the month-end close, reporting, and all day-to-day finance operations.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow oversight.
- Work closely with operational teams and senior leadership to maintain financial control and visibility.
- Identify and implement process improvements where needed.
- Actively support and advise on the recruitment of the permanent Finance Controller, including handover planning and onboarding.
Key Skills:
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
- Demonstrable experience in a manufacturing environment is essential.
- Confident leading a finance function independently.
- Able to work at pace with a strong problem-solving mindset.
- Comfortable working full-time, on-site in Wellingborough - this is non-negotiable.
- Previous interim experience is highly desirable.
Salary (Rate): £80k yearly
City: Wellingborough
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: Finance
Interim Finance Controller - Immediate Start
Location: Wellingborough (On-site, 5 days per week)
Contract: Interim
Rate: Competitive day rate
Duration: 3-6 months (with potential extension)
We're looking for a hands-on and experienced Interim Finance Controller to step into a key leadership role at a manufacturing business based in Wellingborough. This is a fully on-site role and requires someone who can hit the ground running, provide immediate stability, and play a central role in the recruitment and handover to a permanent postholder.
Key Responsibilities:
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Lead and manage the finance function during a critical transition period.
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Take ownership of the month-end close, reporting, and all day-to-day finance operations.
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Support budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow oversight.
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Work closely with operational teams and senior leadership to maintain financial control and visibility.
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Identify and implement process improvements where needed.
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Actively support and advise on the recruitment of the permanent Finance Controller, including handover planning and onboarding.
About You:
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Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
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Demonstrable experience in a manufacturing environment is essential.
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Confident leading a finance function independently.
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Able to work at pace with a strong problem-solving mindset.
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Comfortable working full-time, on-site in Wellingborough - this is non-negotiable.
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Previous interim experience is highly desirable.
This role is ideal for an experienced interim who thrives in fast-moving environments and can provide both operational stability and strategic input during a key period of change
