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: [email protected].