Interim Finance Manager

West Riding Recruitment; Bradford; On-site; GBP 62,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

West Riding Recruitment is seeking an Interim Finance Manager (CCAB Qualified) in Bradford (BD5). The role offers £33.70 per hour on a full-time interim contract and provides a strategic finance partner to help lead financial governance and performance for a major organisation with turnover well over £230 million.

You will work closely with the Director of Finance and senior leaders, delivering robust financial reporting, compliance and business partnering across the organisation.

Qualifications

• CCAB Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent).
• Significant experience delivering year-end statutory accounts, internal and external audit, Companies House filings, VAT and outsourced payroll.
• Strong business partnering experience supporting budget holders with budgeting and forecasting; excellent analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation and delivery of year-end statutory accounts.
• Manage internal and external audit processes.
• Oversee Companies House filings and financial compliance.
• Oversee VAT, PAYE, pensions and outsourced payroll.
• Manage corporation tax, cashflow and treasury activities.
• Provide financial business partnering to budget holders and executives.
• Report to Executive Management and Audit Committee.
• Mentor and develop finance staff.

Education

CCAB Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent)

Job description

Interim Finance Manager (CCAB Qualified)

Bradford, BD5 £33.70 per Hour Full-Time Interim Contract

Shape the Financial Future of an Organisation That Changes Lives

Are you a CCAB Qualified Accountant looking for a varied and rewarding interim opportunity where your financial expertise will make a genuine impact?

We're recruiting on behalf of our Client based Bradford who an independent organisation delivering vital Children's Services across Bradford. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside the Director of Finance, helping to shape the financial future of an organisation with an annual turnover of more than £230 million.

Offering an excellent pay rate of £33.70 per hour, this role is ideal for an experienced finance professional who enjoys strategic business partnering while overseeing key corporate finance functions.

About the Role

As Interim Finance Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting the Director of Finance, ensuring the Trust maintains the highest standards of financial governance, statutory compliance and financial performance.

This is a broad and varied position where you'll work closely with senior leaders, providing expert financial advice while taking responsibility for essential corporate finance activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and delivery of year-end Statutory Accounts.
• Manage both Internal and External Audit processes.
• Oversee Companies House statutory filings and financial compliance.
• Manage VAT, including partial exemption, PAYE, pensions and outsourced payroll.
• Oversee Corporation Tax, cashflow management and treasury activities.
• Ensure robust financial controls and governance are maintained.
• Produce accurate financial reports, budgets and forecasts.
• Provide financial business partnering and support to budget holders across the organisation.
• Report to and support Executive Management and the Audit Committee.
• Build effective working relationships with colleagues across both the Trust and Bradford Council.
• Mentor, coach and support members of the finance team.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial systems, reporting and processes.

About You

We're looking for an experienced and commercially minded finance professional who can confidently operate within a complex organisation.

Essential Requirements

• CCAB Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent).
• Significant experience delivering:
• Year-end Statutory Accounts.
• Internal and External Audit.
• Companies House compliance and filing.
• VAT (including partial exemption).
• Outsourced payroll, PAYE and pension administration.
• Corporation Tax.
• Cashflow management.
• Day-to-day corporate finance operations within a commercial or complex organisation.
• Experience supporting Executive Management, Audit Committees and senior stakeholders.
• Strong business partnering experience, supporting budget holders with budgeting and forecasting.
• Previous experience mentoring and developing finance staff.
• Excellent analytical, communication and organisational skills.
• A proactive approach with the ability to drive continuous improvement.

Why Join?

• £33.70 per hour
• Monday to Friday 9:00am 5:00pm
• Join an organisation making a lasting difference to children and families across Bradford.
• Be part of a collaborative and supportive finance team.
• Work in a strategic role within an organisation managing an annual turnover of over £230 million.
• Opportunity to influence financial strategy and organisational success.