Finance Manager

AtkinsClarke; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established training and education organization is seeking a Finance Manager for a 3-month fixed term contract in Cheltenham. This fully on-site role involves managing the finance function's operations during a key project. Responsibilities include leading month-end processes, reviewing management accounts, and overseeing payroll and financial controls. The ideal candidate should exhibit strong experience and a hands-on approach, ensuring seamless continuity in financial operations. This position offers up to £70,000 FTE based on experience.

Qualifications

• Strong experience leading month-end and year-end processes.
• Confidence in providing financial commentary on management accounts.
• Experience in payroll and fixed asset accounting.

Responsibilities

• Leading all month-end close processes.
• Preparing cash flow and P&L forecasts.
• Managing fixed assets including additions and depreciation.
• Ensuring financial controls are met throughout the assignment.

Skills

Leading month-end and year-end processes

Reviewing management accounts

Overseeing payroll

Managing a small team

Attention to detail

Job description

Finance Manager – 3 Month Fixed Term Contract

Up to £70,000 FTE | Full-time | 3-Month FTC | On-site | Cheltenham

OVERVIEW

AtkinsClarke are recruiting a Finance Manager for a well-established training and education organisation based in Cheltenham. This is a short‑term backfill role to support the business while the incumbent Finance Manager is seconded onto a key project.

The assignment will suit a hands‑on finance professional who is comfortable taking ownership quickly and ensuring continuity across month‑end, reporting and year‑end activity.

COMPANY

This organisation operates within the training and development sector, supporting individuals and businesses through high‑quality learning programmes. With a strong reputation and stable operations, the finance function plays a key role in maintaining robust controls, accurate reporting and smooth day‑to‑day operations.

This role is fully on‑site, five days per week, working closely with senior stakeholders and a small finance team.

OPPORTUNITY

As Finance Manager, you’ll take responsibility for the day‑to‑day running of the finance function, ensuring month‑end, forecasting and statutory processes continue seamlessly during the interim period.

• Leading all month‑end close processes
• Reviewing monthly management accounts and producing variance commentary against budget and forecast
• Preparing cash flow forecasts and P&L forecasts
• Leading the year‑end process and acting as main point of contact for external auditors
• Managing and supporting a small finance team (2) handling administrative and transactional duties
• Overseeing UK payroll and bonus calculations
• Managing fixed assets including additions, disposals and depreciation
• Ensuring financial controls and reporting deadlines are met throughout the assignment

This is a delivery‑focused role with minimal handover time, ideal for someone confident stepping into a busy finance function.

PERSON

We’re looking for an experienced Finance Manager or Financial Controller who can hit the ground running and take ownership with minimal supervision.

• Strong experience leading month‑end and year‑end processes
• Confidence reviewing management accounts and providing clear financial commentary
• Experience overseeing payroll and fixed asset accounting
• The ability to manage and support a small team
• A practical, hands‑on approach and strong attention to detail
• Availability to work on‑site in Cheltenham, five days per week

OFFER

A short‑term, high‑impact interim opportunity offering immediate responsibility and visibility:

• Up to £70,000 FTE (rate dependent on experience)
• 3-month fixed term contract
• Fully on‑site role based in Cheltenham
• Opportunity to support a stable organisation during a key project period
• Clean, well‑scoped handover role with defined deliverables

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