Temporary finance manager

Robertson Bell is pleased to be partnering with an established organisation in Stratford-upon-Avon to recruit a Temporary Finance Manager on an initial three-month contract, with a strong likelihood of extension.

This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys combining hands-on transactional oversight with process improvement and operational support. Joining during a busy period, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the finance function while helping to drive efficiencies across the team.

The key responsibilities will include:

• Supervising a small transactional finance team comprising Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable staff.
• Overseeing month-end activities, including reconciliations and payment runs.
• Ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial transactions and controls.
• Identifying process inefficiencies and supporting the implementation of improvements and automation initiatives.
• Working closely with the Financial Operations Manager to streamline workflows and improve operational effectiveness.
• Monitoring workloads and proactively highlighting areas requiring additional support or resource.

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous experience within a finance role covering month-end processes, reconciliations and transactional finance.
• Strong Excel skills, including experience with functions such as VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables.
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach, with a genuine interest in improving processes.
• An understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and core accounting principles.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a close-knit team.

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive organisation where your contribution will be visible from day one. The successful candidate will be required to attend the Stratford-upon-Avon office three days per week, with flexibility around working patterns.

Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged.