Paying c£70K | 6M+ FTC | Manchester / Hybrid
We’re partnering with a well-established housing organisation to appoint an Interim Finance Manager to provide leadership across core finance operations during a key period of transformation.
This is a high-impact role, sitting at the heart of the finance function, with responsibility for delivering accurate financial reporting, driving performance insight, and leading a capable business partnering team.
The Opportunity
This role offers the chance to step into a senior position with real breadth—overseeing management accounts, leading budgeting cycles, and influencing strategic decision-making across the organisation.
You’ll work closely with the Head of Finance and senior stakeholders, ensuring robust financial control, strong reporting, and continuous improvement across systems and processes.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the delivery of monthly management accounts, including insightful executive summaries
* Oversee budget setting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
* Manage and develop a team of Finance Business Partners, driving performance and capability
* Ensure balance sheet integrity and timely reconciliations
* Deliver high-quality financial reporting and KPI analysis to support decision-making
* Partner with budget holders to improve financial understanding and accountability
* Support year-end processes and regulatory returns
* Drive improvements in financial systems, processes, and reporting
* Contribute to wider business transformation and value for money initiatives
* Deputise for senior finance leadership where required
About You
* Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
* Proven experience leading operational finance functions in a complex organisation
* Strong track record delivering management accounts, budgeting, and financial controls
* Experience managing and developing finance teams
* Confident communicator, able to influence senior stakeholders
* Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, changing environment
* Experience within housing, public sector, or regulated environments is highly advantageous but not essential
Why Apply?
* Immediate impact role with strong senior exposure
* Opportunity to shape processes and influence change
* Collaborative, values-driven environment
* Flexible, hybrid working
If this sounds of interest, please apply online asap