Interim Financial Controller/ Project Accountant

Summary: The role of Interim Financial Controller/Project Accountant involves providing essential financial oversight and support to a private equity-backed manufacturing business for a duration of six months, starting in May 2025. The successful candidate will report directly to the CEO and will be responsible for budget preparation, management accounts updates, and financial data presentation. This position requires a presence in the offices located in Bath, Bristol, and London 2-3 times a week. The ideal candidate should have proven experience in a similar role within an SME and be proficient in Sage 200.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and organise the budget for FY 2026.
• Address and update Management Accounts which are behind from March/April.
• Extract and present financial data for shareholders and the board.
• Set up and manage a KPI dashboard to measure outputs.
• Collaborate effectively with the outsourced bookkeeper.
• Attend board meetings in London occasionally with the CEO.

Key Skills:

• Proven experience in a similar role within an SME (30-35 employees, 8 million turnover).
• Proficient in using Sage 200.
• Strong financial acumen and ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Flexible and able to work remotely, with a requirement to be in the office in London and Bristol.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Bristol

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other