Financial Controller - 3 Month Temp - Immediate Start
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- England,South East,Surrey,Guildford
- Full Time, Temporary
- £35 - £38 per hour
Job Description:
Full job descriptionInterim Financial Controller - 3 months - Guildford – £35-£38 per hour
A great opportunity for an experienced Financial Controller to join a growing business on a 3-month interim assignment basis. Working closely with the Managing Director and senior leadership team, you will provide hands-on financial leadership, improve reporting processes, and support key commercial and operational decisions.
Key Responsibilities
*Lead monthly management reporting, forecasting, and budgeting activities.
*Provide financial analysis and insight to support business performance.
*Improve financial controls, reporting processes, and working capital management.
*Monitor cash flow and support debt collection activities.
*Deliver accurate month-end reporting and performance commentary.
*Support strategic planning, cost control, and profit improvement initiatives.
*Partner with senior stakeholders across the business on financial and operational projects.
*Ensure compliance with governance, audit, and internal control requirements.
About You
*Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
*Proven experience as a Financial Controller, Head of Finance, or senior finance professional.
*Strong month-end, reporting, forecasting, and budgeting experience.
*Advanced Excel and financial systems expertise.
*Commercially minded with excellent stakeholder management skills.
*Able to make an immediate impact in a fast-paced environment.
Desirable
*Experience within FMCG, manufacturing, retail, logistics, healthcare, or similar operational sectors.
*Multi-site business experience.
*Exposure to change, transformation, or process improvement projects.
Temporary: 3 Months anticipated
Location: Guildford with parking
Start: Immediate / Short Notice
Hourly rate: £35-£38 per hour (c£75k FTE)
This role would suit a hands-on finance leader who can quickly embed themselves within the business, provide strong commercial support, and drive improvements during a critical period.
Applications are being considered immediately –
A great opportunity for an experienced Financial Controller to join a growing business on a 3-month interim assignment basis. Working closely with the Managing Director and senior leadership team, you will provide hands-on financial leadership, improve reporting processes, and support key commercial and operational decisions.
Key Responsibilities
*Lead monthly management reporting, forecasting, and budgeting activities.
*Provide financial analysis and insight to support business performance.
*Improve financial controls, reporting processes, and working capital management.
*Monitor cash flow and support debt collection activities.
*Deliver accurate month-end reporting and performance commentary.
*Support strategic planning, cost control, and profit improvement initiatives.
*Partner with senior stakeholders across the business on financial and operational projects.
*Ensure compliance with governance, audit, and internal control requirements.
About You
*Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
*Proven experience as a Financial Controller, Head of Finance, or senior finance professional.
*Strong month-end, reporting, forecasting, and budgeting experience.
*Advanced Excel and financial systems expertise.
*Commercially minded with excellent stakeholder management skills.
*Able to make an immediate impact in a fast-paced environment.
Desirable
*Experience within FMCG, manufacturing, retail, logistics, healthcare, or similar operational sectors.
*Multi-site business experience.
*Exposure to change, transformation, or process improvement projects.
Temporary: 3 Months anticipated
Location: Guildford with parking
Start: Immediate / Short Notice
Hourly rate: £35-£38 per hour (c£75k FTE)
This role would suit a hands-on finance leader who can quickly embed themselves within the business, provide strong commercial support, and drive improvements during a critical period.
Applications are being considered immediately –
Job number 4290092
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