Interim Finance Manager

Jarmy Recruitment; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the South West is seeking an experienced Interim Finance Manager for a 12-month maternity cover. This high-impact role demands a professional finance qualification (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) and offers exposure to senior management. The ideal candidate will lead a small finance team and act as a trusted finance partner. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills are essential. The role is hybrid, requiring candidates to be based near Bristol, Devon, or Cornwall.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Finance Manager or similar role.
• Confidence working at senior leadership levels.
• Willingness to travel to sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a small finance team.
• Provide generalist finance leadership and oversight.
• Manage internal and external stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Financial management expertise

Stakeholder management

Strong communication skills

Education

Professional finance qualification (CIMA, ACCA, ACA)

Job description

Interim Finance Manager (12-Month FTC Maternity Cover) £50,000 £55,000 PAYE Hybrid South West

A fantastic opportunity to join a purpose-led organisation making a real difference across the South West.

We re keen to hear from experienced Interim Finance Managers (CIMA / ACCA / ACA qualified) who are available to start from March or sooner and are open to a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover contract.

This is a high-impact role offering exposure at senior level, ideal for someone who enjoys variety, responsibility, and working closely with stakeholders.

The Role

As Interim Finance Manager, you will:

• Be a key member of the Senior Management Team (SMT)
• Provide generalist finance leadership, covering financial management, reporting, and oversight
• Lead and develop a small finance team
• Manage internal and external stakeholder relationships, acting as a trusted finance partner
• Support the organisation s strategic and operational objectives through strong financial insight

About You

You will have:

• A professional finance qualification (CIMA, ACCA or ACA)
• Proven experience in a Finance Manager or similar generalist finance role
• Confidence working at senior leadership level
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Availability to start March or earlier
• Based within reasonable reach of Bristol, Devon or Cornwall, willing and able to travel to sites when required