New Interim  Role. Immediately available interim financial controller required for a leading player in the manufacturing sector, providing high-quality products to customers across the UK. We're looking for a qualified finance professional to take on the role of Financial Controller to join our dynamic team and play a key role in driving financial efficiency and partnering with our manufacturing operations.

As the interim Financial Controller, you will be at the forefront of our financial management, with a particular focus on product costing and working closely with manufacturing staff to optimize production efficiency and profitability. This role requires a strong financial leader who can blend financial insight with a hands-on approach to partnering with operational teams. Your expertise will be critical in ensuring accurate product costing, commercial analysis, and strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain accurate product costing models, ensuring the correct allocation of overheads, direct costs, and material expenses. Analyse variances between standard and actual costs, providing actionable insights to improve profitability.
• Work closely with production managers and manufacturing teams to understand operational processes, identify cost-saving opportunities, and drive financial awareness across the organisation.
• Lead the budgeting and forecasting process, providing insightful analysis and recommendations to senior management, with a focus on manufacturing operations.
• Implement and maintain financial controls, systems, and procedures to safeguard company assets and improve manufacturing efficiency.
• Analyse manufacturing costs, labour, overheads, and waste to identify opportunities for efficiency improvements.
• Monitor inventory levels, conduct inventory valuations, and support inventory management to optimise working capital.
• Drive process improvements and cost-saving initiatives across the manufacturing process.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a small team, ensuring they are aligned with the goals of the manufacturing operations.