Interim Financial Controller

Interim Financial Controller
Location: Stoke-on-Trent
Contract: 3-6 months (potential to extend)
Day Rate: Competitive

We’re partnering with a well-established and fast-paced business in Stoke-on-Trent that is seeking an Interim Financial Controller to take immediate leadership of a large, busy finance team.

This is a critical role focused on bringing structure, oversight, and hands-on leadership to a team working under pressure. The successful candidate will need to be a strong people manager with experience leading sizeable finance teams in complex, high-volume environments. You’ll provide day-to-day support and direction while ensuring that reporting and control deadlines are met without compromising quality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, manage, and support a large finance team covering multiple areas of responsibility

• Ensure smooth and timely delivery of management accounts, reporting, and reconciliations

• Maintain strong financial controls and ensure compliance with internal and external audit standards

• Oversee the year-end process and liaise with external auditors

• Drive consistency, accountability, and development across the team

• Step into the role quickly and bring calm, confident leadership during a period of heavy workload

What we’re looking for:

• Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with strong post-qualification experience

• Proven experience managing large finance teams in fast-paced, complex environments

• A natural team leader-supportive, hands-on, and able to get the best from people

• Strong technical grounding and comfort with financial reporting and controls

• Able to work under pressure, prioritise effectively, and lead by example

• Prior interim or contract experience desirable but not essential

What’s on offer:

• Immediate opportunity to lead and stabilise a large finance function

• A respected, visible role with real responsibility from day one

• Flexible working arrangements and a competitive day rate

• A supportive leadership team and a positive, team-oriented culture

Apply now
If you’re an experienced Financial Controller with a track record of managing large teams and delivering under pressure, we’d love to speak with you.