Interim Financial Controller

Location: Lutterworth
Contract: Temporary
Start: ASAP
Working Pattern: 5 days office-based

SF Partners are currently recruiting for an experienced Interim Financial Controller to join a growing international manufacturing business based in Lutterworth/South Leicestershire.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on finance professional to join the business during a period of growth and change, providing strong financial leadership, stability and support to the wider finance function.

Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will take ownership of the day-to-day finance function, lead an established finance team and work closely with senior stakeholders across the UK and wider international group.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting

Manage financial reporting requirements into international Group HQ

Lead budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis

Oversee cash flow, working capital and liquidity management

Manage statutory reporting, year-end audit and tax compliance

Ensure robust financial controls and processes are maintained

Provide cost analysis and commercial insight to support business performance

Lead, manage and support the finance team

Identify opportunities to improve financial reporting, systems and processes

Support the Finance Director with ad-hoc projects and deputise when required

The Successful Candidate:

We are looking for an experienced Interim Financial Controller or Finance Manager who can quickly get up to speed and make an immediate impact.

You will ideally be:

Fully qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with strong technical accounting experience

Experienced in managing a finance function and leading a team

Confident across financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and financial controls

Comfortable working within an international or group reporting environment

Hands-on, proactive and able to operate independently

Commercially minded with strong stakeholder management skills

Experienced within manufacturing or construction environments (advantageous but not essential)

Immediately available or available at short notice

This is a broad interim assignment requiring someone who can hit the ground running, provide stability across the finance function and support the Finance Director with both operational and commercial finance requirements.

The role is based in Lutterworth and requires 5 days per week on-site with the opportunity for hybrid.

If you are an experienced Financial Controller looking for your next interim assignment, please apply or contact SF Partners for a confidential discussion.