Interim Finance Manager

Citadel Source; Bath; On-site; GBP 46,125 - 55,350; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Interim Finance Manager to lead their finance function in Bath. The role includes managing financial controls, producing management accounts, and overseeing payroll. Candidates should have strong experience in management accounting and cashflow management. The position offers up to £60,000 PAYE or £250–£300 per day via Umbrella.

Qualifications

• Hands-on, commercially minded finance professional with extensive experience.
• Proven track record of mentoring teams and establishing financial controls.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the finance function including ledgers and reconciliations.
• Produce timely monthly management accounts and cashflow forecasts.
• Monitor financial performance and drive efficiencies.
• Oversee payroll, pension administration, and VAT returns.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting ensuring integration of P&L, balance sheet, and cashflow.
• Maintain compliance with statutory and legal obligations.
• Improve internal controls and financial systems.
• Manage supplier contracts to achieve best value.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to finance apprentices.

Skills

Management accounting

Cashflow management

Financial reporting

Mentoring teams

Financial controls

Commercial advice

Job description

Senior Consultant @ Citadel Source | On a mission to reset the standard within Accountancy and Finance Recruitment

Citadel Source is delighted to be partnering with a growing SME to support the search for their Interim Finance Manager.

The role

The Interim Finance Manager will take responsibility for all aspects of the finance function, ensuring robust financial control and the delivery of timely, accurate, and insightful information. Leading a small finance team, the Interim Finance Manager will be a proactive business partner, supporting leadership in developing budgets, managing cashflow, and improving processes across finance and IT.

About you

You will be a hands-on, commercially minded finance professional with extensive experience of management accounting, cashflow management, and financial reporting. You will have a proven track record of mentoring teams, establishing strong financial controls, and supporting business growth through sound commercial advice.

As the Interim Finance Manager, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Managing all aspects of the finance function, including purchase, sales, and nominal ledgers, monthly close, and reconciliations
• Producing timely monthly management accounts and cashflow forecasts
• Monitoring financial performance, driving efficiencies, and supporting the Managing Director in strategic and operational decision-making
• Overseeing payroll, pension administration, and VAT returns
• Leading on budgeting and forecasting, ensuring full integration of P&L, balance sheet, and cashflow
• Ensuring compliance with all statutory, legal, and taxation obligations
• Maintaining and improving robust internal controls and financial systems
• Managing supplier contracts and procurement to achieve best value
• Providing leadership and mentoring to finance apprentices and junior staff

What the client offers

• Up to £60,000 PAYE, or £250–£300 per day via Umbrella

If you are interested in this position, please contact Grant Chalmers-Stevens at Citadel Source.