Interim Financial Controller

Job Description:

Interim Financial Controller - 8 Month FTC

• Leicester (Hybrid, with some travel to the London)
• £90,000 - £100,000 + car allowance DOE

Gleeson are thrilled to be supporting a key client of ours in Leicester again who are looking for a highly commercial Interim Financial Controller to take ownership of the South East region's operations. The role oversees the finance for the complex distribution of product from their northern manufacturing sites to the Southern regions of the UK and out across the country.

This is a high-impact role where you'll be a trusted business partner to Regional Directors and General Managers, driving performance, efficiency, and strategic decision-making. It requires someone with exception knowledge of inventory control and ideally someone who has worked closely with the Supply Chain side of a large business.

Key Focus of the Interim Financial Controller Position:

• Business Partnering & Leadership - Work closely with Regional Directors and senior stakeholders, providing insight, challenge and strategic guidance to improve performance and profitability.
• Performance & Cost Control - Drive cost management, efficiency, and operational excellence; lead initiatives to improve cash flow, working capital and inventory management.
• Strategic Planning & Analysis - Oversee budgeting, forecasting and performance analysis; provide clear insight into risks and opportunities; support pricing and product mix strategies.
• Governance & Compliance - Ensure robust financial controls, adherence to accounting policies and regulatory standards, and successful delivery of audit and compliance requirements.
• Project & Change Leadership - Support major initiatives, ad hoc projects and process improvements across the region, ensuring finance adds real commercial value.
• Team Development - Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing finance team, building capability and driving a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.

What we're looking for:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) is highly preferred.
• Proven and significant commercial financial control experience in UK businesses is essential.
• Strong complex supply chain finance knowledge is preferred - ideally distribution, logistics, or freight.
• Proven experience of managing inventory and cost control is essential.
• Experience in large businesses is highly preferred.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong analytical ability and commercial curiosity.
• A confident user of with ERP, reporting tools, and advanced Excel/Google suite.

Please note, to be considered you must:

• Live within a reasonable commuting distance to Leicester at the time of applying.
• Have full UK Right to Work (sponsorship is not available).

This is an excellent opportunity to step into a commercially critical role and make a tangible impact on both regional performance and the wider business.

If you have the relevant experience - and fall in line with the final two points - then don't hesitate to apply today!

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