Interim Financial Controller

Robert Half is partnering with a privately owned SME manufacturing business in Nottingham, backed by a large international parent group, to appoint an Interim Financial Controller for an initial three-month assignment.

This interim Financial Controller role has been created to provide stability, leadership and continuity within the finance function while the business completes a permanent recruitment process. The business is a multi-million-pound UK manufacturing operation and forms part of a wider international group, offering a complex but well-supported environment.

The role will see you acting as the senior finance lead on site, working closely with the UK Managing Director and reporting into the Group CFO overseas. This is a hands-on interim Financial Controller position, combining day-to-day financial control with commercial business partnering and group reporting.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Taking ownership of the UK finance function and maintaining strong financial control across the business

• Leading and supporting a small finance team, ensuring day-to-day delivery and continuity

• Full responsibility for P&L, balance sheet, cash flow and working capital management

• Overseeing budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis for the UK operation

• Producing accurate and timely monthly reporting in line with group requirements

• Ensuring compliance with local accounting standards, VAT and statutory obligations

• Managing cost accounting, stock, margins and manufacturing performance reporting

• Acting as a key business partner to the UK MD on operational and commercial decisions

• Liaising with group finance and external advisors as required

We are looking to speak with experienced interim finance professionals who can step in quickly and add immediate value. You are likely to have:

• A professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)

• Strong manufacturing experience, ideally within an SME or group environment

• A hands-on approach with the ability to get into the detail while maintaining oversight

• Proven experience stabilising or leading finance teams through periods of change

• The confidence to operate autonomously and partner senior stakeholders

What's on offer:

• A three-month interim Financial Controller assignment with a clear remit

• Exposure to an international manufacturing group and senior leadership team

• A visible role supporting both operational delivery and group reporting

• The opportunity to make a tangible impact while the permanent hire is secured

If this interim Financial Controller role in Nottingham looks of interest, or if you are an accomplished interim finance professional within manufacturing and would like to get on our radar, please apply now.

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