Interim Finance Manager
FMCG / Manufacturing Sector
Wallingford, Oxfordshire
Day Rate (flexible depending on experience)
Interim Contract (likely 3-6 months)
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Manager to take ownership of internal controls, statutory reporting, financial governance and systems development across a complex UK business structure, comprising both trading and non-trading entities.
This is a hands-on technical role with no people management, ideal for a qualified accountant moving from practice into industry, or someone already operating in a strong financial control environment.
Reporting into the Head of Financial Control, the role plays a critical part in strengthening governance, managing risk, supporting audits end-to-end, and enhancing systems and processes across the business.
The Candidate;
Fully qualified accountant (ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
3–5 years post-qualified experience is highly desirable
Strong background in audit, financial control, and statutory reporting
Experience working with ERP/accounting systems
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Experienced within internal control, process improvement and risk management
Extensive experience within internal audits
Strong background in financial control, governance, audit and statutory reporting
Experience working in audit environment
Enterprise risk management experience in highly desirable
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools
Key Responsibilities:
Internal Controls & Process Improvement (Critical)
Lead internal control reviews across financial and operational processes
Strengthen financial governance and control frameworks in line with best practice
Identify control gaps, assess risk, and drive remediation plans to completion
Ensure robust controls are in place to prevent financial misstatement or operational failure
Drive standardisation, automation, and continuous improvement of control environments
Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders on control and governance matters
Audit & Assurance
Act as the primary UK contact for external auditors
Support the full year-end audit process from planning through to completion
Coordinate audit responses, manage findings, and track actions to closure
Support Group audit and risk governance requirements
Statutory Reporting & Compliance (Critical)
Lead preparation of UK statutory accounts under UK GAAP / IFRS
Manage statutory timetables and Companies House filings
Ensure alignment between statutory, management, and group reporting
Maintain compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements
Enterprise Risk Management (Desirable)
Lead the UK ERM process in line with group methodology
Maintain and update the UK risk register
Facilitate risk assessments and workshops with functional leaders
Monitor mitigation plans and escalate material risks appropriately
Systems Development
Support ERP and finance systems development with a strong controls focus
Drive automation of financial controls within systems
Contribute to wider finance, IT, and governance improvement initiatives
Participate in ad hoc strategic and systems-led projects
Stakeholder Engagement
Work closely with Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Commercial, HR and IT teams
Build strong relationships across the business to embed ownership of controls and risk
Communicate clearly, positively and confidently at all levels
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