Interim Finance Manager
Employer Location England, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Salary Competitive Day Rate Closing date 18 May 2026 View more categoriesView less categories Sector Salary band, Contract type Hours Where will they be working You need to or to save a job.
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Interim Finance ManagerInterim Contract | Immediate / Short‑notice Start
We are supporting an organisation with the appointment of an Interim Finance Manager to oversee day-to-day finance operations and provide hands‑on financial control during a period of change.
This is a broad, delivery‑focused role, ideal for an experienced interim comfortable operating across operational finance, management reporting and cash management.
Key responsibilities
1. Oversee day‑to‑day finance operations, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, payroll and banking
2. Produce monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and commentary
3. Manage cash flow forecasting and monitor daily cash positions
4. Maintain accurate financial records and ensure general ledger integrity
5. Prepare and submit VAT returns
6. Implement, review and maintain robust financial controls and processes
7. Monitor expenditure, review costs and identify opportunities for savings and efficiencies
8. Manage key supplier relationships, including negotiating and agreeing payment terms
The ideal candidate
9. Proven experience operating as a Finance Manager or Senior Finance professional in an interim capacity
10. Strong, hands‑on approach with the ability to operate across operational and reporting finance
11. Confident producing management accounts and managing cash flow in fast‑paced environments.
12. Comfortable improving processes and controls while maintaining business‑as‑usual delivery
13. Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to work closely with non‑finance teams
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Company
At Hays we invest in lifelong partnerships that empower people and businesses to succeed. With over 50 years’ success under our belts and a workforce of 10,000+ people across 32 countries, we’ve evolved to put our customers at the heart of everything we do.
From CFO to Newly Qualified, we work with talented finance professionals and match them with organisations where they can achieve a lasting impact.
So much more than specialist recruiters in accounting and finance, what really sets us apart is our knowledge through scale, deep understanding and our ability to meaningfully innovate for our customers. All our consultants have strong relationships across the industry and the support of our extensive global network. That’s why organisations of all types and sizes – from international blue chips to SMEs – trust us to find the people who can help transform their business.
So, whether you want something local or international, permanent, or interim, we have the breadth of coverage and the depth of understanding to help you find it.
We have specialist recruitment teams in the following areas:
14. Corporate Governance
15. Credit Control
16. Part-Qualified Accountant
17. Payroll
18. Public Practice Accounting
19. Public Services Accounting
20. Senior Finance – Qualified
21. Support, Ledgers & Bookkeeping
22. Tax & Treasury
You can rely on us to deliver today and help you plan for tomorrow
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