Interim Finance Manager to manage a diverse cross-sector portfolio of investments & businesses in S. Manc Your new company A well-established and growing family office based in South Manchester, managing a diverse portfolio of investments and businesses across multiple sectors. With management of a close-knit team of three, the office prides itself on its entrepreneurial spirit, long-term vision, and hands-on approach to financial stewardship. Your new role As Finance Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in overseeing the financial operations of the family office. Reporting directly to the principals, you’ll be responsible for producing full management accounts, managing cash flow, and supporting strategic decision-making through insightful financial analysis. You’ll also act as a business partner across the portfolio, helping to evaluate business cases and investment opportunities. Key responsibilities include: Producing full monthly management accounts Balance sheet reconciliations Budgeting and forecasting P&L variance analysis with commentary Daily cash flow management Posting income and cost accruals Prepayment journals Petty cash reconciliation Payroll processing for c.150 employees Supporting investment appraisals and business case development Liaising with external advisors and stakeholders What you'll need to succeed Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) Experience in a similar finance role, ideally within a family office, SME, or investment environment Strong analytical and commercial acumen Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Comfortable working onsite in a small, collaborative team Proactive, hands-on approach with a high level of integrity and discretion What you'll get in return A unique opportunity to work closely with high-net-worth individuals and their portfolio of businesses Broad exposure to investment and commercial decision-making Autonomy and variety in your day-to-day role Competitive daily rate salary (dependent on experience) Supportive and entrepreneurial working environment 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 Benjamin Stanton at Hays Senior Finance in Manchester 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 on your career. 4732618