Interim Financial Controller

Financial Controller - Interim

Based: Swinton area

Salary: highly dependent on experience. Interim opportunity to start immediately up to 6 months

Our client is an ambitious, entrepreneurial SME who have recently undergone an MBO. With plans to increase turnover by 50% in the next 3-5 years, this is an exciting time for a qualified Accountant to join them on their journey as Interim Financial Controller, supporting the FD in the short term. Working closely with the Board of Directors you will act as a business partner to support existing business operations as well as strategy for growth going forwards, advising on all things financial

Role:

• Looking after the finance team of 2 staff
• Developing systems and enhancing financial reporting and forecasting capabilities
• Developing and maintaining strong financial controls and a new ERP system implementation/upgrade
• Monthly reporting to the board including reviewing accounts, preparing the board pack and developing full monthly MI
• Financial forecasting - scenario based financial modelling
• Managing cash flow
• Developing operational and financial KPI dashboards
• Identify cost reduction opportunities and involvement in product costing and labour recovery projects
• Reviewing and analysing the financial impact of customer and commercial contracts and proposals to minimise financial risk
• Managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders and advisors
• Involvement in large projects across finance and the wider business

Experience:

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified Accountant
• Experience within manufacturing/distribution is essential (from practice or industry)
• Strong ERP/system implementation experience
• Strong Excel & financial modelling skills
• Pro-active, solution focused with a desire to work in a fast moving, growing business with excellent opportunity for development
• Available to start immediately

Please note - you MUST be currently based in the UK with UK finance experience to be considered