Description<br><br><p><strong>Interim Financial Controller - Walsall</strong><br /> <strong>Rate:</strong> Up to £400 per day<br /> <strong>Contract:</strong> Outside IR3<br /> <strong>Duration:</strong> 12-18 months</p><p><strong>Overview:</strong></p><p>Robert Half is seeking an experienced <strong>Interim Financial Controller</strong> for a key 12-18 month assignment based in <strong>Walsall</strong>. This role offers an excellent opportunity to support a dynamic organization through a critical period of transformation and growth. The assignment will fall <strong>outside IR35</strong> with an attractive day rate of up to <strong>£400 per day</strong>.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and oversee the company's financial operations, including <strong>budgeting</strong>, <strong>forecasting</strong>, and <strong>management accounting</strong> to ensure effective financial controls are in place.</li><li>Manage the <strong>month-end and year-end close processes</strong>, delivering accurate and timely financial reports.</li><li>Implement robust <strong>cash flow</strong> forecasting and working capital management strategies.</li><li>Provide strategic financial direction and decision-making insights to the leadership team, supporting business transformation efforts.</li><li>Ensure compliance with relevant financial <strong>regulations</strong>, <strong>standards</strong>, and <strong>reporting requirements</strong>.</li><li>Act as a key liaison for the <strong>external audit process</strong>, providing thorough preparation and timely responses.</li><li>Drive efficiency through process improvements and system optimization across the finance function.</li><li>Mentor and collaborate with the finance team, ensuring continuity and adherence to high-performance standards.</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications and Skills:</strong></p><ul><li>Professional accounting qualification (e.g., <strong>ACA</strong>, <strong>ACCA</strong>, <strong>CIMA</strong>, or equivalent).</li><li>Substantial experience as a <strong>Financial Controller</strong>, <strong>Finance Director</strong>, or similar senior role.</li><li>Strong technical accounting skills and detailed knowledge of <strong>IFRS/UK GAAP</strong>.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to manage interim assignments independently and hit the ground running.</li><li>Proven track record of delivering <strong>finance transformations</strong>, <strong>process improvements</strong>, and reporting efficiencies in a time-sensitive environment.</li><li>Advanced proficiency with financial systems; ERP system experience is advantageous.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.</li></ul><p><strong>Additional Information:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Location:</strong> Walsall (on-site role)</li><li><strong>Rate:</strong> Up to £400 per day, <strong>DOE</strong> (outside IR35).</li><li><strong>Contract Length:</strong> 12-18 months with potential for extension depending on business needs.</li><li>Role suited for candidates available for <strong>immediate start</strong> or within short notice.</li></ul><br><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SmF5LkJob2phbmkuNDkwMDkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p data-start="146" data-end="308"><strong data-end="160" data-start="146">Job Title:</strong> Commercial Finance Business Partner <br data-end="187" / data-start="184"> <strong data-start="187" data-end="200">Location:</strong> Hybrid - with some travel required to head office and regional sites<br data-start="269" data-end="272" /> <strong data-start="272" data-end="285">Contract:</strong> Permanent, Full-Time</p><p data-end="669" data-start="310"><strong data-start="310" data-end="329">The Opportunity</strong></p><p data-end="669" data-start="310">Robert Half are proud to be supporting a leading Global Business within the consumer goods sector that supplies world class brands as they continue their growth journey. This newly created role sits within their Customer Supply Chain function and offers the chance to play a pivotal role in shaping financial insight, governance, and decision-making across logistics and commercial operations</p><p data-start="989" data-end="1324"><strong data-end="1001" data-start="989">The Role</strong></p><p data-start="989" data-end="1324">As a Commercial Finance Business Partner - Supply Chain, you will act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, providing financial leadership and analysis to ensure both service resilience and cost efficiency. You will be responsible for reporting, forecasting and supporting decision-making, while driving value through actionable insights.</p><ul data-start="693" data-end="987"><li data-start="923" data-end="987"><p data-start="977" data-end="1012"><strong data-end="1010" data-start="977">Key responsibilities include:</strong></p><ul data-start="1013" data-end="1525"><li data-start="1013" data-end="1111"><p data-end="1111" data-start="1015">Delivering financial analysis and insight against budget, forecast and prior year performance.</p></li><li data-start="1112" data-end="1214"><p data-end="1214" data-start="1114">Partnering with supply chain leadership to identify risks, opportunities and process improvements.</p></li><li data-start="1215" data-end="1280"><p data-end="1280" data-start="1217">Ensuring robust financial governance across the supply chain.</p></li><li data-end="1372" data-start="1281"><p data-end="1372" data-start="1283">Supporting strategy development across capacity, service, quality, compliance and cost.</p></li><li data-start="1373" data-end="1452"><p data-end="1452" data-start="1375">Driving harmonisation of processes and ways of working within the function.</p></li><li data-end="1525" data-start="1453"><p data-start="1455" data-end="1525">Coaching and developing finance colleagues to build team capability.</p></li></ul><h3 data-start="1532" data-end="1551"><strong data-end="1549" data-start="1536">About You</strong></h3><ul data-start="1552" data-end="1969"><li data-end="1615" data-start="1552"><p data-end="1615" data-start="1554">CIMA (or equivalent) qualified, or qualified by experience.</p></li><li data-end="1659" data-start="1616"><p data-end="1659" data-start="1618">Strong financial and commercial acumen.</p></li><li data-end="1753" data-start="1660"><p data-start="1662" data-end="1753">Experience in a matrix-based organisation (supply chain or logistics exposure desirable).</p></li><li data-end="1814" data-start="1754"><p data-start="1756" data-end="1814">Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.</p></li><li data-end="1885" data-start="1815"><p data-end="1885" data-start="1817">Proven ability to challenge constructively and drive improvements.</p></li><li data-start="1886" data-end="1969"><p data-end="1969" data-start="1888">Highly organised with strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.</p></li></ul><h3 data-end="1996" data-start="1976"><strong data-start="1980" data-end="1994">Why Apply?</strong></h3><p data-start="1997" data-end="2247">This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic organisation at a time of transformation and growth. If you are passionate about driving financial performance and influencing business outcomes, this role offers the platform to make a real impact.</p><h3 data-start="2254" data-end="2279"><strong data-end="2277" data-start="2258">What's on Offer</strong></h3><ul data-end="2580" data-start="2280"><li data-start="2280" data-end="2321"><p data-start="2282" data-end="2321">Competitive salary with annual bonus.</p></li><li data-end="2373" data-start="2322"><p data-start="2324" data-end="2373">Comprehensive healthcare and wellbeing support.</p></li><li data-start="2374" data-end="2428"><p data-start="2376" data-end="2428">Life assurance and enhanced pension contributions.</p></li><li data-end="2460" data-start="2429"><p data-start="2431" data-end="2460">Generous holiday allowance.</p></li><li data-end="2514" data-start="2461"><p data-start="2463" data-end="2514">Access to flexible lifestyle and retail benefits.</p></li><li data-end="2580" data-start="2515"><p data-start="2517" data-end="2580">Opportunities for professional development and career growth.</p></li></ul></li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/YmhhdmluLmtvdGVjaGEuMTU5OTYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">