Financial Controller

Location: HalesowenContract: Interim (Inside IR35)The OpportunityA manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Interim Financial Controller to improve reporting, forecasting, controls and commercial visibility across the finance function.This is a hands-on role focused on enhancing the quality and timeliness of financial information, providing management with better insight to support decision-making.Key ResponsibilitiesImprove finance processes, controls and management reporting.Develop a weekly profitability dashboard with meaningful KPIs.Deliver monthly Board Packs within 7 working days of month-end.Introduce product-level margin and profitability reporting.Review BOMs and strengthen costing accuracy.Implement a rolling 12-month forecast and variance analysis.Enhance monthly P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow reporting.Partner with operational stakeholders to improve commercial decision-making.Support and develop the existing finance team, embedding best practice.Candidate ProfileQualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).Previous Financial Controller experience within manufacturing.Strong management reporting and forecasting expertise.Experience improving finance processes, systems and controls.Commercially minded with excellent stakeholder management skills.Able to identify issues quickly and deliver practical improvements at pace.Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.TPBN1_UKTJ