Interim Finance Consultant | East Lancashire | Outside IR35 | Up to £550 Daily Rate | Hybrid Working Your new company A fast‑growing, multi‑channel SME retail business is seeking an experienced interim consultant to support a small but dedicated finance team. With significant activity across online retail, imports, FMCG‑style stock movement, and warehouse operations, the business handles a high volume of invoices and complex reconciliation activity. The finance team need support improving key processes – particularly management accounts – that now require intervention. This is an opportunity to deliver immediate impact while setting the business up for long‑term success. Your new role As Interim Finance Process Improvement Consultant, you’ll take ownership of stabilising, delivering, and improving the management accounts process while mentoring and upskilling the existing team. Key responsibilities include: Reviewing and correcting current accounting practices, ensuring accuracy and compliance Leading on the full MA process and embedding best‑practice workflows Enhancing efficiency across invoicing, stock, import, and reconciliation processes Coaching and developing team Implementing repeatable, scalable finance processes suitable for a growing business The assignment is expected to last around six months, though the business is pragmatic and will extend if required to get the job done properly. What you'll need to succeed You’ll be an experienced interim with a proven track record of: Finance process improvement in fast‑paced product or stock‑led environments Delivering robust, accurate management accounts Xero expertise (essential) Strong mentoring and coaching skills Handling high‑volume transactional environments Restoring structure and best practice What you'll get in return Hands‑on brief with plenty to get stuck into The autonomy to design, improve, and embed processes properly The chance to have a long‑term impact on a business going through meaningful growth Flexibility on working pattern once stability is achieved. Day rate: £450–£550 (outside or inside IR35). What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 4765966