Finance Manager

Harvey Nash; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Interim Finance Manager for a 12-week contract in Dumfries. Responsibilities include leading budgeting, producing reports, managing a small team, and supporting projects related to service change. Candidates should be CCAB qualified or equivalent with strong accounting knowledge and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• CCAB qualified/finalist with strong accounting knowledge.
• 3+ years of senior management accounting experience, public sector experience desirable.
• Advanced Excel and financial reporting system skills.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Produce management reports and provide expert financial advice.
• Manage and develop a team of 5 accountants.
• Support projects including Remobilisation and Recovery Plans.
• Analyse complex financial data and communicate insights.

Skills

Strong accounting knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Analytical skills

Leadership skills

Advanced Excel skills

Education

CCAB qualified/finalist or equivalent

Tools

Financial reporting systems

Job description

Overview

Interim Finance Manager – Acute & Diagnostics
Location: Dumfries (occasional office attendance) Contract: 12 weeks Rate: 280/day (Inside IR35)

We're looking for an experienced Finance Manager to provide financial leadership on a 12–week interim basis. You'll manage a small team, deliver financial reporting, and support strategic decision–making, including secondary care prescribing and service change business cases.

What you'll do

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Produce management reports and provide expert financial advice to senior managers.
• Manage and develop a team of 5 accountants.
• Support projects including Remobilisation and Recovery Plans.
• Analyse complex financial data and communicate insights to non–financial stakeholders.

What you'll need

• CCAB qualified/finalist (or equivalent) with strong accounting knowledge.
• 3+ years\' senior management accounting experience (public sector experience desirable).
• Advanced Excel and financial reporting system skills.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and leadership skills.

Apply now with your CV and a brief covering note.