Interim Financial Controller

Distribution Group based in Havant, Hampshire has a requirement for an Interim Financial Controller for a 4-month period to undertake the day to day management of the finance function during a period of change and…

Pay rate £225 – £275/day
Contract type Contract
Posted 6 October 2026

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Dependent on experience

Distribution Group based in Havant, Hampshire has a requirement for an Interim Financial Controller for a 4-month period to undertake the day to day management of the finance function during a period of change and transition.

What will the Interim Financial Controller role involve?

Reporting to the Managing Director, the key responsibilities of the Interim Financial Controller position will include:

Preparation of all statutory returns and liaising with external auditors
Provision of monthly analysis and results providing insight on performance by product and division to aid business planning and strategic decision making
Production of monthly management accounts, overseeing the annual budgeting process and associated monthly reforecasting providing commentary on any variances
Ensure that all internal controls and processes are in line with group standards and external requirements
Suitable Candidate for the Interim Financial Controller vacancy:

Applicants for the position will be available on short notice and have previous experience of working with a similar position within an SME environment
Detail orientated with the ability to see and understand the strategic direction and larger corporate picture
Exceptional communication skills with the ability to work effectively with non-finance individuals at all levels across various departments within the business
Additional benefits and information for the role of Interim Financial Controller:

The role will be office based and the expected duration of the assignment will be four months
Daily rate will be dependent on experience
CMA Recruitment Group is acting as a recruitment business in relation to this role. CMA complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn’t discriminate on any protected characteristics. By completing the application process, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Notice and that CMA may contact you in connection with your application in relation to CMA providing you with work finding services. Our Privacy Notice can be viewed under the privacy tab on our website. CMA is currently receiving a high volume of applications. Whilst we ensure all applications are considered, regrettably, it may not be possible to respond individually to all applications received

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