Interim Financial Controller

  • HW Finance
  • Sheffield, Yorkshire
  • Apr 30, 2026
Contractor Banking

Job Description

HW Finance are working with a manufacturing business in Sheffield who are looking to appoint an Interim Financial Controller on an initial 6-month assignment, starting ASAP.

This is a hands-on, site-based role (5 days per week), supporting the business through a period of transition. You will act as a trusted and reliable "safe pair of hands" to the Finance Director, ensuring strong financial control while being comfortable operating in a lean environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for keeping the fundamentals running smoothly, while also supporting senior leadership with forward-looking insight and decision-making. The role is offered on either an FTC or daily rate basis, with a salary equivalent of £65,000-£75,000 per annum, depending on experience.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Producing robust monthly management accounts
  • Forecasting and budgeting
  • Cashflow forecasting
  • VAT returns
  • Supporting business partnering activity
  • Oversight of transactional finance
  • Supporting wider transformation/change activity as required

We are ideally looking for a proven Financial Controller/ Senior Finance Manager to join this business. The right person will ideally have Manufacturing experience, be a hands-on and detail-focused who is happy to operate in a lean finance function.

If you're available at short notice, please get in touch to discuss further.