We are looking for an experienced Financial Controller to provide support to our Leeds based manufacturing client for a 4-5 month period whilst they recruit and onboard a permanent candidate to the role. You will need to be able to start the role in the next couple of weeks. 

Key responsibilities:

•    Prepare, review, and analyse monthly, quarterly, interim, and annual financial statements.
•    Provide comprehensive financial insights and reports to the board.
•    Lead the annual budgeting process, closely collaborating with department heads to monitor budget performance and provide detailed rolling forecasts.
•    Manage cash flow and oversee all tax compliance activities
•    Lead, develop, and support the finance team.
•    Provide detailed commercial insights to support strategic initiatives.

You will be able to demonstrate:

•    Fully Qualified (ACCA, ACA, CIMA).
•    Proficient in ERP systems, Microsoft packages, Advanced Excel, and PowerBI.
•    Understanding of payroll and payroll systems to support the finance team.
•    Strong leadership and team management skills.
•    Proven experience working as a Financial Controller or similar.
•    Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to convey complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.