Interim Assistant Financial Controller 12Month FTC

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  • Job type

    Permanent
  • Location

    Rochdale
  • Working Pattern

    Flexible Working,Full-time
  • Specialism

    Senior Finance Qualified
  • Industry

    Manufacturing & Production
  • Pay

    Up to £65,000 with Hybrid Working

Assistant Financial Controller required to join an established global manufacturing business in N. Manchester

Your new company
This International Manufacturing Group in North Manchester has achieved consistent growth in recent years and now sits as a key operator in the sector. The company has a collaborative, corporate office environment and is looking to bring someone to lead the high-performing site team on a fixed-term basis due to an internal secondment. With a strong leadership team and a clear strategic direction, this is an ideal environment for a finance professional looking to make a tangible impact.

Your new role
Reporting to the Financial Controller, you’ll play a key role in shaping and executing the financial strategy of the business. You’ll oversee the production of timely and accurate management and statutory accounts for multiple subsidiaries, ensuring compliance with internal controls and group policies. You’ll also manage a small finance team, support forecasting and budgeting processes, and contribute to strategic decision-making across the senior leadership team.

Key responsibilities include:
  • Preparing and consolidating timely and accurate management and statutory accounts for multiple subsidiaries
  • Leading the finance team to ensure effective day-to-day operations and adherence to internal controls
  • Ensuring compliance with group accounting policies and internal audit recommendations
  • Managing group reporting processes via OneStream
  • Monitoring cash flow and maintaining accurate forecasting models
  • Supporting the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and quarterly performance reviews (QPRs)
  • Developing and maintaining reporting mechanisms for sales and cost analysis at product and customer levels
  • Acting as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders and contributing to strategic decision-making

What you'll need to succeed
To thrive in this role, you’ll need:
  • ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification
  • Strong Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, Macros)
  • Proven experience in a finance leadership role, ideally within engineering or manufacturing
  • Familiarity with ERP systems
  • Excellent communication and team management skills

What you'll get in return
  • Competitive salary up to £65,000
  • Hybrid working options (though the role is predominantly office-based initially)
  • Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and influence strategic direction
  • Exposure to group-level reporting and financial planning

What you need to do now
If you’re interested in this role, please click “apply” and we will revert back to the most relevant applications as soon as possible. If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you’re a qualified accountant looking for a new job in finance, please contact Benjamin Stanton at the Hays Senior Finance team in Manchester.

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