East Cheshire | Up to £60,000 | 12Month MAT Cover | Immediate Start | Onsite Role
Role Overview
As Interim Finance Manager / Senior Management Accountant you will take full ownership of the day-to-day finance function for a 12‑month fixed‑term contract (maternity cover). You will report into senior leadership, deliver high‑quality management information, maintain robust financial controls and provide commercial insight to support the business.
Responsibilities
* Ownership of monthly management accounts and balance sheet integrity
* Preparation and review of balance sheet reconciliations
* Budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management
* Provision of financial analysis and insight to support operational and strategic decisions
* Partnering with non‑finance stakeholders to improve performance and profitability
* Stock valuations and reconciliations (excluding machine stock)
* Managing the annual audit process and external relationships
* Managing foreign currency requirements
* Supporting ad‑hoc finance and administrative requirements as needed
Requirements
* Immediately available or available at very short notice
* Qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or a strong QBE at senior level
* Experience managing end‑to‑end management accounts in a standalone or senior finance role
* Comfortable working onsite and operating autonomously
* Confident partnering with senior and non‑finance stakeholders
* Detail‑driven, commercially minded, and pragmatic in approach
Benefits
* Up to £60,000 salary
* 12‑month FTC (maternity cover)
* Senior, visible finance role with real autonomy
* Flexible working hours (onsite)
* Opportunity to make an immediate impact within a stable, established business
Location and hours: Fully onsite in Knutsford / East Cheshire, 5 days per week, with flexible start and finish times.
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