Financial Controller

Financial Controller (Part Time, 3–4 Days)

Location: Huntingdon (on-site) Rate: £400–£450 per day

Part-time FC needed to stabilise and improve a manufacturing finance function – potential to go permanent.

The Opportunity

A manufacturing SME is looking for a hands-on Financial Controller to take control of a finance function that needs a reset. This is a fix and improve role, not maintenance. You’ll come in, sort the numbers, tighten controls and then help drive better margins, stock control and performance alongside the MD and a high-quality Fractional FD. Initially a contract role, with the potential to convert to permanent for the right person.

What You’ll Do

First 90 Days – Reset Own delivery of accurate P&L and Balance Sheet (current + YTD) Full balance sheet reconciliations and clean-up Identify and implement required adjustments Put proper controls and structure in place Take control of stock and inventory (valuation, reconciliations, accuracy) Manage and organise a small finance team (2–3 people) Upskill team to support ongoing reporting 3–6 Months – Improve Drive improvements in margin, stock turn and WIP Improve MI and reporting quality Support decision-making with MD and FD Input into costing, systems and MRP processes The Setup 3–4 days per week, on-site in Huntingdon Reporting to MD, working with a Fractional FD (2–4 days/month) You will own the output. The current team needs direction and development About You Qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) Strong hands-on FC experience in manufacturing Solid understanding of stock, costing and margins Comfortable coming into a messy environment and fixing it Strong on detail, controls and team leadership Why Apply Genuine “fix it and shape it” role Clear path from clean-up to value creation Direct impact on profitability and performance