Interim Financial Controller

Job Title: Interim Financial Controller (6-Month Contract)

Location: Liverpool (3 days per week in the office)

Rate: £350-£400 per day (Inside IR35)

Contract Length: 6 Months

Start: Immediate

Halliday Marx have partnered with an exceptional and fast growing engineering business based in Liverpool. They are seeking an immediately available Interim Financial Controller to support the finance function during a busy period. This is a hands-on BAU Financial Controller role with exposure to project accounting and work-in-progress (WIP) reporting, within a project-driven environment.

The role will involve close collaboration with operational and project teams and will require monthly travel to France to liaise with international stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day financial control activities across the business
• Manage the month-end close process and ensure timely and accurate reporting
• Review and monitor project accounting and WIP reporting
• Support budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis
• Provide financial insight to operational and engineering teams
• Ensure robust financial controls and processes are maintained
• Support ongoing finance improvement projects where required
• Liaise with overseas colleagues including monthly travel to France

Candidate Requirements

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
• Trained in a Big 4 firm
• Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience in industry
• Strong project accounting / WIP experience within an engineering, construction, or project-based environment
• Able to start immediately or at very short notice
• Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to work cross-functionally