Interim Finance Manager

iMultiply; Bargeddie; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

iMultiply is seeking an experienced Finance Manager with a strong FP&A background to support a private equity-backed SME in North Lanarkshire through a key development phase. You will own budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling and management reporting, partnering with senior management to drive commercial decisions.

The role is an initial 6-month contract, with potential for extension, offering exposure to senior leadership, board packs and strategic initiatives within a growing business.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant (CA, ACCA or CIMA).
• Experience as Finance Manager, FP&A Manager or Senior Management Accountant.
• Background in an SME environment.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting and financial planning experience.
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling capability.
• Excellent commercial awareness and business partnering skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Available to start at short notice or immediately.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budgeting and reforecasting processes.
• Prepare and maintain detailed financial models and cash flow forecasts.
• Oversee the production and review of monthly management accounts.
• Prepare monthly performance reporting and variance analysis for senior leadership.
• Support the preparation of board packs and management information.
• Partner with operational teams to improve financial performance and reporting.
• Drive process improvements and support ongoing commercial projects.
• Provide financial insight and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial modelling

Stakeholder management

Education

CA/ACCA/CIMA

Job description

Our client is a private equity-backed SME based in North Lanarkshire, currently going through an exciting period of growth and transformation. They are seeking an experienced Finance Manager who can support the business through a key phase of commercial development, bringing strong forecasting, budgeting and financial modelling expertise to the finance function. This is a Finance Manager position with a strong FP&A focus.

The Organisation

• Private equity-backed organisation with ambitious growth plans.
• Established SME environment with close collaboration across finance and operations.
• Commercially focused leadership team driving business improvement initiatives.
• Opportunity to make a tangible impact across the wider business.
• Preference for candidates who can attend the Baillieston office regularly.

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Finance Manager with a strong FP&A background to join the business on an initial 6-month contract. Working closely with senior management, you will take ownership of budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling and management reporting, while supporting broader commercial decision-making across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budgeting and reforecasting processes.
• Prepare and maintain detailed financial models and cash flow forecasts.
• Oversee the production and review of monthly management accounts.
• Prepare monthly performance reporting and variance analysis for senior leadership.
• Support the preparation of board packs and management information.
• Partner with operational teams to improve financial performance and reporting.
• Drive process improvements and support ongoing commercial projects.
• Provide financial insight and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will combine strong technical finance skills with excellent commercial awareness and stakeholder management capabilities. Cultural fit is key, and we are looking for someone who is proactive, inquisitive, and able to build credibility quickly across the organisation. The client is seeking a qualified accountant with SME experience, financial modelling expertise, commercial acumen, and strong stakeholder management skills.

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Accountant (CA, ACCA or CIMA).
• Previous Finance Manager, FP&A Manager or Senior Management Accountant experience.
• Background working within an SME environment.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting and financial planning experience.
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling capability.
• Excellent commercial awareness and business partnering skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Available to start at short notice or immediately.

Desirable Experience

• Experience within a private equity-backed or high-growth business.
• Exposure to business transformation or performance improvement projects.
• Strong cash flow forecasting experience.
• Experience producing board-level reporting.
• Ability to work closely with operational teams and non-finance stakeholders.

On Offer

• Initial 6-month contract with potential for extension.
• Salary up to £53,000.
• Immediate start available.
• Significant exposure to senior leadership and decision-makers.
• Opportunity to shape reporting, forecasting and commercial processes.
• Varied and commercially focused role within a growing private equity-backed business.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

iMultiply is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion for all employees, workers and applicants. iMultiply will treat everyone equally and will not discriminate on the grounds of an individual's protected characteristics. Research consistently shows that certain groups, particularly women and people from Black and Minority Ethnic communities, are less likely to apply for positions unless they meet 100% of the criteria. We actively encourage applications from individuals with the potential to grow and develop within a role.