Interim Financial Controller

Job in Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1, England, UK

Listing for: Axon Moore Group Ltd

Seasonal/Temporary, Contract position
Listed on 2026-06-18

Job specializations:

Finance & Banking
Financial Manager, Accounting & Finance, Corporate Finance, Accounting Manager
Management
Financial Manager

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Financial Controller to join a well-established organisation in a key leadership role. Reporting as the senior finance lead on site, you will take ownership of financial operations while managing a small team and supporting an upcoming systems implementation.Key Responsibilities

Oversee internal controls and financial processes
Manage inventory accounting, including cost updates, stock counts, and valuations
Perform balance sheet reconciliations
Prepare and manage cashflow forecasts and monthly reporting to support working capital
Lead annual cashflow planning and forecasting
Produce annual budgets and periodic reforecasts
Complete monthly VAT returns and reconciliations
Prepare monthly management accounts
Support capital expenditure processes through reporting and analysis
Conduct sales and gross profit analysis
Lead and develop a small team
Provide hands-on support across the finance function as required
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of tax regulations and compliance

Skills & Experience

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or qualified by experience (QBE)
Strong Excel and Microsoft Office capability
Proven ability to manage workloads independently and collaboratively
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
High attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

Key Competencies

Ownership and accountability with a proactive approach
Strong technical and systems skills
Resilient and adaptable with a positive mindset
Team-oriented with the ability to build strong working relationships
Driven and motivated to deliver high standards

Benefits

Discretionary quarterly bonus
22 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
Career development opportunities
Attendance-related incentives
Additional birthday reward scheme

Our local Lancashire Axon Moore team recruit all accounting and finance roles from CFO to transactional finance on both a temporary and permanent basis. For more information about this role or our wider team, please contact George Oyston