Interim Financial Controller, Hybrid

<p><p><b> Role Overview </b></p><p></p><p> You will provide hands-on support across transactional finance, month-end close, reporting, cash management, and operational finance. The role requires a proactive approach to improving process discipline, enhancing controls, and ensuring the finance function can meet critical reporting deadlines. </p><p></p><p><b> Key Responsibilities </b></p><p></p><p> Month-End Close & Reporting </p><p></p><ul><li> Support month-end close processes, including journals, reconciliations, accruals, and prepayments </li><li> Assist with preparation of monthly management accounts and variance analysis </li><li> Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, with a focus on stock </li></ul><p></p><p> Financial Controls & Process Improvement </p><p></p><ul><li> Identify process gaps and implement practical control improvements </li><li> Embed a structured reporting calendar and monthly finance routines </li></ul><p></p><p> Systems, Processes & Documentation </p><p></p><ul><li> Document key finance processes across AP, AR, stock, costing, and reporting </li><li> Support the clean-up of legacy transactions (e.g. accruals, VAT, supplier balances)</li></ul><p> </p><p><b> Candidate Profile </b></p><p></p><ul><li> Qualified accountant </li><li> Strong management accounting experience, ideally within a manufacturing or multi-site environment </li><li> Proven track record of improving processes and strengthening financial controls </li><li> Hands-on and willing to support transactional activities when required </li><li> Comfortable working at pace in a changing environment and resolving legacy issues </li><li> Able to work independently and manage multiple priorities </li></ul><p> </p><p><b> Contract Details </b></p><p></p><ul><li><b> Job title: </b>Interim Financial Controller </li><li><b> Duration: </b>3–6 months (with potential extension)</li><li><b> Start Date: </b>Immediate / ASAP </li><li><b> Commitment: </b>Full-time (4 days onsite, 1 day WFH)</li><li><b> Location: </b>Livingston </li><li><b> Reporting to: </b>Group CFO </li></ul><p> </p><p><b> For more information on this opportunity, please contact Kamran Chaudhry at Rutherford Cross. </b></p>