Interim Financial Controller
Posted Today by HAYS
Negotiable
Inside
Hybrid
Burnley, Lancashire, UK
Summary: The Interim Financial Controller role in Burnley involves leading a finance team during a transitional period for a well-established manufacturing business. The position requires oversight of management and financial accounting, with a focus on costing and process improvements. The successful candidate will play a key leadership role and ensure accurate reporting in a fast-paced environment. This is a hybrid role with a competitive daily rate.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and support a team of 4 finance professionals
- Oversee Management Accounts, Financial Accounts, and Costing
- Drive improvements in Unit Cost and Standard Cost reporting
- Develop and enhance financial systems and processes
- Collaborate with the business across different countries
- Ensure accurate and timely reporting in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Key Skills:
- Qualified, Part-Qualified, or QBE (Qualified by Experience)
- Proven experience in a manufacturing finance environment
- Strong understanding of costing, including standard and unit costing
- Confident leading teams and driving process improvements
- Comfortable working in a hybrid setup with flexibility to be on-site as required
Salary (Rate): £450 Daily
City: Burnley
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Finance
Your new company
Join a well-established manufacturing business based in Burnley, known for its commitment to quality, innovation, and continuous improvement. With a strong presence across Europe, Middle East, and Africa, this organisation is seeking an experienced Interim Financial Controller to support during a period of transition and change. As Interim Financial Controller, you'll step into a key leadership role, covering a vacant FM/FC position. You'll lead a team of four and take ownership of both management and financial accounting, with a strong focus on costing and process improvement.
Your new role
- Lead and support a team of 4 finance professionals- Oversee Management Accounts, Financial Accounts, and Costing
- Drive improvements in Unit Cost and Standard Cost reporting
- Develop and enhance financial systems and processes
- Collaborate with the across the business in different countries
- Ensure accurate and timely reporting in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
What you'll need to succeed
- Qualified, Part-Qualified, or QBE (Qualified by Experience)
- Proven experience in a manufacturing finance environment
- Strong understanding of costing, including standard and unit costing
- Confident leading teams and driving process improvements
- Comfortable working in a hybrid setup with flexibility to be on-site as required
What you'll get in return
- Competitive day rate, £350-£450 per day!
- Opportunity to make a real impact during a key transition period
- Hybrid working model with flexibility
- Exposure to a dynamic, international finance team
- Supportive and collaborative working culture
What you need to do now
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