Interim Finance Manager / Finance Lead £275-£325 per day 6-9 Months Hybrid - York
Are you a hands-on finance professional who thrives in SMEs where you can take full ownership and make an immediate impact?
If you enjoy working closely with senior leadership, improving processes, and bringing clarity to cash and forecasting, this could be a great fit.
We're partnering with an innovative, PE-backed SME based in York that is going through a period of transition following the departure of its Finance Manager.
This is a standalone, high-autonomy interim role, focused on stabilising the finance function and supporting the business through a key period.
The Role
You'll step in as the lead finance contact, owning the full finance function and supporting decision-making at board level.
Month-End Close: Delivering a fast, accurate close (target WD3) and producing management accounts
Board Reporting: Preparing monthly finance packs and presenting to senior stakeholders
Cash Flow Management: Owning forecasting and cash control (critical focus area)
Business Planning: Supporting forward-looking analysis with senior leadership
Financial Modelling: Updating pricing, trade assumptions, and sales forecasts
Audit Management: Leading the audit process and coordinating external stakeholders
Inventory Accounting: Managing stock and inventory controls
Process Improvement: Simplifying processes (including invoicing) and improving reporting
This is a hands-on, end-to-end role where you'll need to balance detail with commercial insight.
What We're Looking For
Strong SME finance background with end-to-end ownership experience
Confident delivering month-end quickly and accurately
Advanced Excel skills (core to the role)
Experience with inventory accounting
Comfortable presenting at board level and influencing senior stakeholders
Proactive, hands-on, and solutions-focused
Desirable:
Manufacturing or product-based business experience
Experience in cash-sensitive or PE-backed environments
Audit coordination experience
Why Join?
This is a great opportunity to step into a true No.1 finance role in a growing, innovative business.
You'll have full ownership of finance, direct exposure to senior leadership, and the chance to make a meaningful impact during a key period of change.
With flexibility on working pattern and scope for extension, it's an ideal role for an experienced interim who enjoys autonomy and challenge.
Location: York (hybrid)Rate: £275-£325 per dayContract: 6-9 months (potential to extend or go permanent)- will consider more experienced candidates on a part-time basis Start: ASAP
If you're a hands-on finance professional who enjoys ownership, pace, and making a difference quickly, hit apply.