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