Key Responsibilities
- Lead monthly management reporting, forecasting, and budgeting activities.
- Provide financial analysis and insight to support business performance.
- Improve financial controls, reporting processes, and working capital management.
- Monitor cash flow and support debt collection activities.
- Deliver accurate month-end reporting and performance commentary.
- Support strategic planning, cost control, and profit improvement initiatives.
- Partner with senior stakeholders across the business on financial and operational projects.
- Ensure compliance with governance, audit, and internal control requirements.
About You
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
- Proven experience as a Financial Controller, Head of Finance, or senior finance professional.
- Strong month-end, reporting, forecasting, and budgeting experience.
- Advanced Excel and financial systems expertise.
- Commercially minded with excellent stakeholder management skills.
- Able to make an immediate impact in a fast-paced environment.
Desirable
- Experience within FMCG, manufacturing, retail, logistics, healthcare, or similar operational sectors.
- Multi-site business experience.
- Exposure to change, transformation, or process improvement projects.
Temporary: 3 Months anticipated
Location: Guildford with parking
Start: Immediate / Short Notice
Hourly rate: £35-£38 per hour (c£75k FTE)
This role would suit a hands-on finance leader who can quickly embed themselves within the business, provide strong commercial support, and drive improvements during a critical period.
Rate:
£38/hour
Location:
Guildford
IR35 Status:
Not specified
Remote Status:
Onsite
Industry:
Finance & Strategy
Seniority Level:
Senior