Job Description
Morgan McKinley is supporting a growing international business seeking an experienced Interim Finance Manager to support UK operations during a period of business transformation. With a strong presence across the UK and a reputation for operational scale, this organisation requires a confident finance leader to maintain control and reporting standards while contributing to wider business improvements.
Key Responsibilities:
* Full ownership of monthly management accounts across multiple UK business units
* Lead the month-end process: journals, accruals, prepayments, and intercompany reconciliations
* Maintain rigorous balance sheet controls and ensure compliance with internal procedures and IFRS
* Partner closely with operational leaders to deliver actionable financial insights
* Support annual budgeting, forecasting cycles, and variance analysis
* Manage and mentor junior finance team members (part-qualified and transactional staff)
* Coordinate audit support and assist with year-end close preparation
* Drive process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy
* Deliver ad-hoc analysis and reporting to the senior leadership team
Candidate Profile:
* Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
* Strong background in a Finance Manager role within a fast-paced, operationally complex business
* Experience in transport, logistics, infrastructure or large-scale services industries advantageous
* Confident using ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar) and advanced Excel
* Solid understanding of IFRS and financial control frameworks
* Comfortable working with cross-functional stakeholders and operational teams
* Available immediately or at short notice
Desirable:
* Experience in a regulated, unionised or asset-heavy environment
* Exposure to transformation projects or systems upgrades
* Knowledge of Power BI or similar reporting tools