Interim Financial Controller

Interim Financial Controller | £80,000 - £85,000 or day rate equivalent| 6-Months | Harrogate Are you a hands-on Financial Controller who enjoys improving processes, strengthening controls, and providing meaningful commercial insight? If you're someone who thrives on bringing structure to growing businesses and leaving finance functions in a far better place than you found them, this could be the ideal interim opportunity. We're partnering with a purpose-led Yorkshire manufacturer that's entering an exciting period of growth following recent investment. They're looking to appoint an Interim Financial Controller for an initial six-month assignment while they recruit permanently. Whether you're looking for a fixed-term contract or a day-rate assignment, they're open to discussing the right engagement model for the right individual. This is a broad, hands-on role where you'll work closely with senior leadership, improve reporting and controls, and support operational decision-making across the business. The Role Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you'll become their right-hand person, taking ownership of the day-to-day finance function while helping drive improvements across reporting, controls, and commercial finance. Financial Control • Produce and review monthly management accounts • Deliver robust financial reporting and KPI analysis • Manage cashflow forecasting and working capital • Lead balance sheet reconciliations and strengthen financial controls • Support year-end reporting and audit activities Commercial Finance • Partner with Sales and Operations to provide meaningful financial insight • Deliver costing, margin, and variance analysis • Support budgeting and forecasting • Help operational teams make better, data-driven decisions Process Improvement • Review and streamline finance processes • Improve reporting timelines and accuracy • Strengthen financial controls and governance • Support future systems improvements and continued development of reporting tools Leadership • Mentor and support the Assistant Accountant • Help build additional capability within the finance team • Work closely with the Finance Director to create a more scalable finance function This is a role for someone who enjoys rolling their sleeves up, identifying opportunities for improvement, and making a visible impact. What We're Looking For • Strong Financial Controller • Manufacturing or product-based business experience highly desirable • Experience with costing, variance analysis, and cashflow forecasting • Strong process improvement mindset • Confident business partnering with operational stakeholders • Power BI and advanced Excel experience beneficial • Qualified or Qualified by Experience (QBE) Why Join? This is an opportunity to play a key role in helping shape the finance function of a growing manufacturing business during an exciting period of investment and expansion. You'll work alongside an experienced Finance Director, have genuine autonomy, and be trusted to identify improvements that leave a lasting impact. • Opportunity to make a visible impact during a key period of growth • Become the Finance Director's right-hand person • Improve processes, controls and reporting across the finance function • Broad role combining financial control with commercial business partnering • Hybrid working available once established • Open to FTC or day-rate contractors Location: Harrogate Salary: £80,000-£85,000 FTC or day rate equivalent (depending on experience and preferred engagement) Contract: Initial 6-month interim assignment while the business recruits permanently Working Pattern: Office-based initially, with hybrid flexibility once settled Start: ASAP If you're an experienced Financial Controller who enjoys improving finance functions and adding value from day one, hit apply.