Interim Financial Controller 12Month FTC


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£90,000 to £110,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Bolton, BL3 6AB
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 1 day remote
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	5 Oct 2026
Closing date:	4 Nov 2026

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Summary

Your new company

We're supporting a global FMCG manufacturing organisation in the recruitment of a Site Financial Controller for a large complex manufacturing facility.

This is a highly visible leadership role within a production site, with a focus on operational improvement and strategic development. Reporting to the European Head of Finance and partnering closely with site-based operational leaders, this role offers the opportunity to influence decision-making at both a local and international level.

Your new role

As Site Financial Controller, you will provide end-to-end financial leadership across the manufacturing operation, acting as the senior finance lead on site and a trusted business partner to the wider leadership team. Managing a team of Finance Business Partners and Finance Analysts, you will take ownership of financial performance, reporting, forecasting, governance and operational support.

Key responsibilities will include:

Leading all site finance activities across manufacturing, operations and supply chain.

Providing robust financial insight and challenge to operational stakeholders.

Managing budgeting, forecasting, scenario modelling and performance reporting.

Driving improvements across labour costs, manufacturing efficiencies, utilities and variable cost performance.

Supporting site strategy by identifying opportunities for operational and financial improvement.

Leading month-end, balance sheet ownership, controls and audit readiness.

Overseeing inventory, product costing and working capital management.

Supporting business cases, capital investment decisions and continuous improvement initiatives.

Developing and mentoring a finance team within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Utilising SAP S/4HANA to deliver accurate reporting and actionable insights.

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in this role, you will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with significant experience operating within a manufacturing, FMCG or similarly complex operational environment.

You will possess:

Strong manufacturing finance experience.

Proven experience partnering with operational and factory leadership teams.

Excellent understanding of standard costing, product costing, inventory and operational finance.

Strong forecasting, budgeting and financial planning capabilities.

A track record of leading, coaching and developing finance teams.

The confidence to challenge senior stakeholders and influence key business decisions.

Previous ERP experience, ideally SAP.

Food manufacturing experience would be highly advantageous.

What you'll get in return

Salary of £90,000 up to £110,000 for exceptional candidates.

Significant performance-related bonus opportunity.

12-month Fixed Term Contract with potential for extension.

Occasional hybrid working on offer.

Excellent stakeholder exposure across site leadership and European finance teams.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this opportunity, click 'Apply Now' to submit your CV, or contact Benjamin Stanton at Hays Senior Finance for a confidential discussion.

If this role isn't quite right for you but you're exploring new opportunities within senior finance, please get in touch to discuss the wider market and upcoming opportunities across Greater Manchester, Lancashire and Cheshire.

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