Finance Manager – 6 month FTC – Full Time – Bracknell

Catering; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Gleeson Recruitment Group in Bracknell is seeking an Interim Finance Manager for a 6-month contract. The role is on-site at Bracknell with a salary of £55,000–£60,000 per year and 25 days of holiday plus pension. The candidate will lead day-to-day management accounts and provide strategic financial support to the FD and senior leadership.

The position requires a Qualified Accountant with prior Finance Manager or Management Accountant experience. It is a hands-on role in a busy finance function.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with finance management experience.
• Experience at Finance Manager level.
• Strong month-end and management accounts experience.
• Ability to work with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of month-end and management accounts.
• Balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls.
• Cash flow management and forecasting.
• Budgeting and forecasting.
• Providing financial analysis and commercial insight.
• Support the production of accurate monthly reporting.
• Monthly VAT returns.
• Support the FD with monthly board packs and ad-hoc projects.
• Assist with ERP system implementation.
• Manage Fixed Asset Register.
• Contribute to ad-hoc projects and analysis.

Skills

Qualified Accountant

Finance Manager

Management Accountant

Financial Analysis

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Interim Finance Manager - 6 Month Contract

Bracknell| £40m Turnover Business | 6 Months FTC

5 days per week in the office initially, moving to 4 once fully trained

Are you an experienced Qualified Accountant, and previously been a Finance Manager or Management Accountant and looking for an interim opportunity where you can make a real impact?

We’re working with an established Bracknell based business with an annual turnover of around £40 million, who are looking for an experienced Interim Finance Manager to join them for an initial 6-month contract.

This is a hands-on role within a busy finance function, ideally suited to someone who can quickly get up to speed, take ownership and provide strong financial management and support to the wider business and the FD.

The Role - Interim Finance Manager

You’ll take responsibility for the day-to-day management accounts, for the finance function, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting while supporting the senior leadership team with meaningful financial insight.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Ownership of month-end and management accounts


• Balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls


• Cash flow management and forecasting


• Budgeting and forecasting


• Providing financial analysis and commercial insight


• Supporting the production of accurate monthly reporting


• Working closely with senior stakeholders across the business


• Monthly production of VAT returns


• Supporting the FD with monthly board packs and ad-hoc projects


• Supporting the business with an imiment ERP system


• Responsible for the Fixed Asset Register


• Supporting the Finance Director with ad-hoc projects and analysis

About You

We’re looking for a Qualified Accountant, to be based on-site in their Bracknell Office, with strong all-round finance experience who is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

You’ll ideally have:

• Previous experience operating at Finance Manager level


• Strong management accounts and month-end experience


• Excellent understanding of balance sheet controls and reconciliations


• Good commercial awareness and analytical skills


• The ability to quickly understand a business and make an impact


• Strong communication skills and confidence working with senior stakeholders

At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.

Salary: £55000 - £60000/annum 25 days holiday + pension

Job Type: Contract

Location: Bracknell, Berkshire