Financial Controller (Part Time, 3–4 Days)

Location: Huntingdon (on-site)

Rate: £400–£450 per day

Part-time FC needed to stabilise and improve a manufacturing finance function – potential to go permanent.

The Opportunity

A manufacturing SME is looking for a hands-on Financial Controller to take control of a finance function that needs a reset.

This is a fix and improve role, not maintenance. You’ll come in, sort the numbers, tighten controls and then help drive better margins, stock control and performance alongside the MD and a high-quality Fractional FD.

Initially a contract role, with the potential to convert to permanent for the right person.

What You’ll Do

First 90 Days – Reset

• Own delivery of accurate P&L and Balance Sheet (current + YTD)
• Full balance sheet reconciliations and clean-up
• Identify and implement required adjustments
• Put proper controls and structure in place
• Take control of stock and inventory (valuation, reconciliations, accuracy)
• Manage and organise a small finance team (2–3 people)
• Upskill team to support ongoing reporting

3–6 Months – Improve

• Drive improvements in margin, stock turn and WIP
• Improve MI and reporting quality
• Support decision-making with MD and FD
• Input into costing, systems and MRP processes

The Setup

• 3–4 days per week, on-site in Huntingdon
• Reporting to MD, working with a Fractional FD (2–4 days/month)
• You will own the output. The current team needs direction and development

About You

• Qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
• Strong hands-on FC experience in manufacturing
• Solid understanding of stock, costing and margins
• Comfortable coming into a messy environment and fixing it
• Strong on detail, controls and team leadership

Why Apply

• Genuine “fix it and shape it” role
• Clear path from clean-up to value creation
• Direct impact on profitability and performance