Higher Education - Interim Finance Manager (Assets) - 6M FTC - Up To £46k Fantastic Benefits - Start ASAP Your new company Leading Northwest University with a reputation for excellence. Your new role As Interim Finance Manager (Assets), you will be working in a key role providing comprehensive budgeting, administrative, financial monitoring, and systems support across operations. You will contribute to the development, implementation, evaluation, and ongoing monitoring of financial strategies, policies, and procedures within the directorate, ensuring strong and effective financial control. You will also have responsibility for managing a team of 3 finance assistants. This role is a 6month FTC with a hybrid working pattern of 3 days in office and 2 days WFH. Please note, due to the urgency of this role, only candidates who are immediately available or on a short notice period will be considered. What you'll need to succeed - You will be a qualified Accountant or Finalist (CIMA / ACA / CIPFA / ACCA level), although candidates with the relevant experience and who are actively pursuing their accountancy qualification will also be considered.- Candidates with a background in large, complex organisations and / or Public sector will be well suited to this role.- A proven history of preparing and producing management accounts and supporting with month-end / year-end is essential.- You will be hands-on and able to add immediate support and impact as the team heads into a busy year-end period.- You will be a confident and effective communicator with colleagues at all levels (including non-finance) and able to work collaboratively whilst managing your workload in an effective and timely manner. - You will have experience of line managing or developing a small finance team. What you'll get in return A fantastic opportunity to work within a collaborative team environment, offering flexible hybrid working and a competitive salary of up to £46k with excellent benefits. 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 Georgia Wilson at Hays. 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. 4803999