Interim Financial Controller

Interim Financial Controller

Bradford

Fully Site Based

£65,000 - £70,000

3-6 Months

Elevation Recruitment Group are working with a well-established manufacturing business to recruit an experienced Financial Controller.

This is a hands-on role requiring a strong technical accounting background alongside a good understanding of manufacturing finance. The successful candidate will take ownership of financial reporting, controls and compliance, whilst supporting the wider business with meaningful financial insight.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead month-end and year-end reporting, ensuring accurate and timely financial information.
• Prepare and review management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations and cash flow reporting.
• Maintain robust financial controls, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and statutory requirements.
• Manage the external audit process and statutory accounts preparation.
• Oversee manufacturing accounting, including stock valuation, WIP, standard costing and overhead absorption.
• Analyse production costs, manufacturing variances and margins.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning.
• Work closely with operational teams to understand cost drivers and business performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, systems and reporting.
• Lead and develop the finance team, supporting the wider senior leadership team.

Key Skills & Experience

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).
• Proven Financial Controller or senior finance experience within manufacturing.
• Good understanding of manufacturing costing, stock, WIP and variance analysis.
• Experience managing statutory accounts and external audits.
• Strong ERP systems knowledge and advanced Excel skills.
• Hands-on, proactive approach with the confidence to challenge and influence stakeholders.