Financial Controller

Interim Financial Controller - Hull - c £75,000Are you an experienced Financial Controller available at short notice and looking for an opportunity to make a significant impact within a leading manufacturing business?

I am exclusively supporting a highly respected, market-leading manufacturer based in Hull in their search for an Interim Financial Controller to join the business on an initial minimum 3-month contract. There is genuine potential for the role to be extended or become a longer-term opportunity for the right individual.

This is a hands-on leadership role that will suit a commercially minded finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys driving improvements, strengthening controls, and supporting strategic decision-making.The OpportunityWorking closely with senior leadership, you will take ownership of the FP&A function whilst overseeing the Sales and Purchase Ledger teams. You will play a key role in ensuring robust financial governance, delivering accurate reporting, improving working capital performance, and identifying opportunities to enhance finance processes across the business.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful manufacturing organisation where you can quickly add value and make a visible impact.Key Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities.
• Drive working capital improvements and cash flow management initiatives.
• Oversee month-end close and financial reporting processes.
• Ensure compliance with group policies and internal financial controls.
• Manage relationships with auditors, HMRC and other external stakeholders.
• Deliver accurate and timely group reporting requirements.
• Review and approve monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Lead, support and develop the FP&A and transactional finance teams.
• Identify and implement process improvements and efficiencies.
• Provide insightful financial analysis to support operational and strategic decision-making.

About YouYou will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, ACMA or equivalent) with previous experience operating at Financial Controller level, ideally within a manufacturing environment.

You will also possess:

• Experience of working with ERP systems.
• Excellent financial controls and governance knowledge.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to quickly understand a business and deliver results from day one.

What's on Offer?

• Immediate opportunity to join a highly regarded market-leading manufacturer.
• Initial minimum 3-month contract with the possibility of extension or longer-term opportunities.
• Visible and influential role within the senior leadership team.
• Opportunity to drive change, improve processes and leave a lasting impact.
• Competitive day rate/salary depending on experience.

If you are an experienced Financial Controller available for your next interim assignment and are looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity in Hull, I would be delighted to discuss the role with you.

If you are interested in finding out about this exciting Financial Controller opportunity, please click 'apply now'. Chase & Holland acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We specialise in finance, supply chain, HR, IT and office support recruitment and comfortably service Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Staffordshire and Lincolnshire.