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 capabi...