Job Description
Interim Finance Manager – 8-Week Assignment
Location: PeterboroughContract Type: Interim (Initial 8 weeks, with potential extension)
We are seeking an experienced Interim Finance Manager to support our client in overseeing the finance function during a critical transition period. This role will provide leadership to the finance team while ensuring strong financial controls, accurate reporting, and effective commercial guidance to the senior leadership team.
Key Responsibilities
* Oversee day-to-day financial operations for the business, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
* Manage and develop the finance team, including oversight of ledgers, payroll, and credit control.
* Produce and present management reporting, performance analysis, and KPIs at board level.
* Lead group reporting activities, ensuring timely and consistent monthly outputs.
* Maintain and improve financial controls, processes, and governance across the department.
* Manage banking, cashflow reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
* Support statutory reporting requirements, including tax and regulatory submissions.
* Collaborate with Directors on strategic planning, financial policies, and commercial initiatives.
Required Experience & Skills
* Experience with SAP S4/HANA is essential.
* Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent).
* Proven experience managing finance teams and accounting operations.
* Strong analytical skills with the ability to communicate financial insights effectively.
* Background in interim or project-based finance roles is advantageous.
* Ability to work autonomously and deliver results within tight timeframes.
Contract Details
* Initial term: 8 weeks
* Start date: As soon as possible
* Potential for extension depending on business needs
If you have the required experience and are available immediately or at short notice, please apply.