Interim Financial Controller - Sheffield
Location: Sheffield
Contract Type: 12-month FTC
Salary: Up to £85,000 per annum
Working Model: One day WFH per week
About the Role
Elevation Recruitment Group is currently working on behalf of a leading manufacturing business seeking an experienced and qualified Interim Financial Controller. This role will be pivotal in overseeing the financial operations of the business during a period of transition, with specific responsibility for costing and financial control within the manufacturing environment.
The ideal candidate will bring extensive financial control experience, with a strong background in manufacturing finance and costing processes. You will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of financial reporting while driving improvements in cost control and financial performance.
Key Responsibilities- Prepare and review management accounts, forecasts, and budgets, with a specific focus on manufacturing costings.
- Oversee the costing process, ensuring accurate cost allocation and inventory valuation.
- Lead a team of four, fostering a high-performance culture within the finance function.
- Monitor cash flow and manage working capital to ensure the business meets its operational requirements.
- Provide strategic financial insights to senior management, with a focus on cost control and financial efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations, accounting standards, and internal policies.
- Manage relationships with auditors during the year-end audit process.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance financial controls and reporting efficiency.
- Lead and manage month-end and year-end financial processes, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
- Proven experience in a Financial Controller role, within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing costings, inventory valuation, and cost control.
- Excellent knowledge of financial reporting and management accounting processes.
- Ability to analyse complex financial data and provide actionable insights to the business.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Advanced knowledge of financial software and Microsoft Excel.
- Strong communicator, with the ability to collaborate across departments and influence senior stakeholders.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
If you are a qualified financial professional with a strong manufacturing background and a focus on costing, we would love to hear from you. Please apply now or contact Abigail at Elevation to discuss the role further.