Interim Finance Leader | Flexible & Strategic Reporting

CMA Recruitment Group; St Leonards; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive benefits

Job summary

CMA Recruitment Group is recruiting an Interim Finance Manager to lead the finance function in a Dorset-based organisation during a transitional period. The role offers immediate start and the chance to influence financial strategy with a supportive team environment.

Key responsibilities include overseeing daily financial operations, driving reporting improvements, and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders. Competitive benefits accompany a flexible work arrangement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating in a finance leadership role within a similar industry or sector.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and experience in financial reporting and control.
• Capable of managing multiple priorities with good stakeholder management skills.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Evidence of delivering initiatives that improve financial processes or reporting clarity.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day financial operations and provide accurate reporting during the interim period.
• Support development and review of financial strategies and forecasts.
• Manage internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance and alignment with business objectives.
• Lead core financial projects to improve reporting processes and operational efficiencies.
• Assist with year-end processes and annual reporting.
• Oversee and support an Accounts Assistant.

Skills

Finance leadership

Financial reporting

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Interim / transition

Education

CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified

Tools

ERP systems

Excel advanced

Financial modelling

Job description

CMA Recruitment Group is recruiting an Interim Finance Manager to lead the finance function in a Dorset-based organisation during a transitional period. The role offers immediate start and the chance to influence financial strategy with a supportive team environment.

Key responsibilities include overseeing daily financial operations, driving reporting improvements, and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders. Competitive benefits accompany a flexible work arrangement.