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About the Business

An opportunity to be an Interim Financial Controller for a manufacturing business based in Cannock. This job can be on a day rate or salary. The role itself is for a sub £50m manufacturing business, part of a wider group.

Main Duties:

As an Interim Financial Controller, your main duties include:

* Supervising a team of three, providing mentorship to more junior staff.

* Acting as the primary commercial finance partner to senior operational staff.

* Collaborating with senior leadership to deliver financial reports and support strategic decision-making.

* Overseeing banking relationships and preparing cash flow forecasts.

* Leading the processes of forecasting and budgeting.

* Handling the daily operations of the finance department.

* Managing cash flow on a daily basis, including overseeing credit control, processing supplier payments and producing cash flow projections.

* Offering support for various finance roles when necessary.

* Reviewing and assisting in the completion of monthly balance sheet reconciliations.

* Preparing monthly financial results with commentary, ensuring adherence to reporting deadlines.

* Completing quarterly VAT returns.

* Coordinating annual audit processes and supporting tax return preparations in collaboration with external financial advisors.

* Analysing and enhancing systems, processes, and controls to boost efficiency, improve accuracy and timeliness of financial data, and reduce the risk of fraudulent activities.

* Providing assistance to the CFO as needed.

* Any other ad-hoc duties related to the efficient running of the finance department.

Location / Office / Culture

This role is hybrid with their offices based in Cannock. There is a friendly finance team of 4, and you will be a key partner to the onsite management team. You will manage both the “accounting” side of finance, whilst being a key commercial lead, representing finance in the business.

What We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate will have:

* Able to demonstrate relevant experience in managing/supervising teams

* Must be IT literate with good systems knowledge

* Experience in a small to medium sized business

* Good knowledge of all aspects of Finance from transactional to complete sets of accounts

* Experience within manufacturing an advantage

Why Join the business

* Good training and development

* Reward and recognition

About Us

We are a local accountancy recruitment specialist. We appreciate that roles are often online for a long period of time. If you want to check if this role is still live or just want more details before applying, call us directly.

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