Morgan McKinley is supporting a growing international business seeking an experienced Interim Finance Manager to support UK operations during a period of business transformation. With a strong presence across the UK and a reputation for operational scale, this organisation requires a confident finance leader to maintain control and reporting standards while contributing to wider business improvements.
Key Responsibilities:
Full ownership of monthly management accounts across multiple UK business units
Lead the month-end process: journals, accruals, prepayments, and intercompany reconciliations
Maintain rigorous balance sheet controls and ensure compliance with internal procedures and IFRS
Partner closely with operational leaders to deliver actionable financial insights
Support annual budgeting, forecasting cycles, and variance analysis
Manage and mentor junior finance team members (part-qualified and transactional staff)
Coordinate audit support and assist with year-end close preparation
Drive process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy
Deliver ad-hoc analysis and reporting to the senior leadership team
Candidate Profile:
Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
Strong background in a Finance Manager role within a fast-paced, operationally complex business
Experience in transport, logistics, infrastructure or large-scale services industries advantageous
Confident using ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar) and advanced Excel
Solid understanding of IFRS and financial control frameworks
Comfortable working with cross-functional stakeholders and operational teams
Available immediately or at short notice
Desirable:
Experience in a regulated, unionised or asset-heavy environment
Exposure to transformation projects or systems upgrades
Knowledge of Power BI or similar reporting tools