Interim Financial Controller

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Interim Financial Controller - Lancaster
Contract | Immediate Start | 3-6 Months

Are you a finance whizz who thrives on turning numbers into strategy? We're on the hunt for an Interim Financial Controller to steer the financial ship for a dynamic business in Lancaster. This is your chance to bring structure, insight, and clarity to a growing organisation-without the long-term tie-down.

What you'll do:

  • Take full ownership of the company's finance function, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
  • Manage month-end and year-end processes, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow analysis.
  • Provide insightful financial commentary to guide senior management decisions.
  • Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
  • Lead, mentor, and inspire the finance team to deliver excellence.
  • Identify process improvements and implement best-practice financial controls.

What we're looking for:

  • Proven experience as a Financial Controller or senior finance professional, ideally in a similar interim role.
  • Strong technical accounting knowledge (UK GAAP/IFRS).
  • Hands-on experience with ERP systems and Excel mastery.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and analytical skills.
  • Comfortable working independently, taking ownership, and driving change.

Why join us:

  • Immediate start in a vibrant Lancaster-based business.
  • Flexible interim contract (3-6 months).
  • Opportunity to make a tangible impact on strategy and operations.

If you're ready to step in and take control of the finances while the business navigates its next chapter, we want to hear from you.

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Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

£250.00 - £400.00
Per day
GBP250 - GBP400 per day

Lancashire

Interim

Added 22/04/2026
Reference: fceklan12_1776869048

Interim Financial Controller

Lancashire
Interim

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