Job Description

We are partnering with a leading global FMCG manufacturer to appoint an experienced Interim Operational Financial Controller to support one of its key UK production sites during a critical period of business transformation and performance improvement.

Reporting directly into the European SLT and working closely with the operational leadership team, this is a highly visible role requiring a commercially minded finance professional who can provide robust financial control while driving operational performance across a complex manufacturing environment.

Ideally you will:

• Be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with proven experience as a Financial Controller, Plant Controller or Site Finance Lead within manufacturing.
• Have a strong understanding of standard costing, inventory management and manufacturing accounting. FMCG or process manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrate ability to operate effectively in an interim, hands-on environment and be commercially astute with excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.

In return, you will:

• Work in a senior capacity for a growing manufacturing business, enjoying complete autonomy in your role - organising your own workload and generating / leading your own projects
• Be encouraged to exercise your commercial business acumen in terms of helping to increase margins, profitability and overall performance
• Enjoy genuine opportunities to advance and progress your career in a successful, growing and highly commercial business
• Add an excellent string to your bow working within such a rapid expansion period with the possibility of a permanent role going forward.

This is an opportunity to make an immediate impact within a market-leading international manufacturer. You will play a pivotal role in supporting site performance, strengthening financial controls and helping deliver operational improvements across a strategically important manufacturing facility.