Interim Financial Controller

Role
Interim Financial Controller

Salary
£80,000 - £85,000 + Benefits

Location
Milton Keynes

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Interim Financial Controller to join a fast-paced, international manufacturing business. This is a highly visible leadership role, requiring a technically strong finance professional who can combine hands-on financial control with the ability to lead and develop a medium-sized finance team in a complex operational environment.

Working closely with senior leadership, the successful candidate will take ownership of financial reporting, controls, compliance, treasury, and transactional finance, while also driving process improvement and ERP optimisation across the function. This role would suit someone comfortable operating strategically whilst remaining close to the detail and capable of building strong relationships across the wider business.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and develop a finance team of 9, including direct management responsibility for transactional finance and reporting functions
Own the month-end close process, ensuring accurate and timely reporting to group finance
Maintain full control of balance sheet reconciliations, P&L integrity, and cashflow forecasting
Ensure compliance with accounting standards, governance requirements, VAT, and tax regulations
Manage year-end audit processes and relationships with external auditors and advisers
Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, treasury, and working capital performance
Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities across the business
Deliver insightful financial analysis and commentary to support operational and commercial decision-making
Drive finance process improvement initiatives and support ERP system optimisation
Partner with senior stakeholders across finance, operations, and support functions
Support international trade and finance processes within a multi-site and international operating environment
Build a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and high performance within the finance team

Skills & Experience Required

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
Proven experience operating as a Financial Controller or senior finance leader within a manufacturing, FMCG, or operational business
Strong technical accounting, reporting, and financial controls background
Experience managing and developing medium-sized finance teams in a fast-paced environment
Strong month-end, statutory reporting, audit, and compliance experience
Experience overseeing transactional finance, treasury, and cash management
Advanced ERP systems experience with strong IT and systems improvement capability
Strong analytical skills with the ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders
Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on when required
Excellent stakeholder management and business partnering skills
Resilient, proactive, and comfortable working in a demanding operational environment

Desirable

Experience within an international or multi-site organisation
Previous exposure to ERP implementation or optimisation projects
Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics AX or similar ERP systems
Experience supporting process re-engineering or finance transformation initiatives
Understanding of international VAT and cross-border finance processes
Experience managing cost reduction or restructuring projects