Interim Finance Manager

Element Recruitment Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic business in Bristol is seeking an experienced Interim Finance Manager for a short-term role. You will be responsible for overseeing monthly closes, managing WIP schedules, and ensuring revenue alignment, all while providing critical insights for budgeting and forecasting. This position requires a fully qualified accountant with strong technical skills in financial reporting and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar interim finance manager or senior finance role.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, especially in WIP and revenue recognition.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly close and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Manage and review WIP and deferred revenue schedules.
• Partner closely with sales and commercial teams for revenue recognition.
• Update and reconcile balance sheet accounts and ensure audit readiness.
• Support forecasting and budgeting with high-quality insights.

Skills

Technical accounting knowledge

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Job description

Interim Finance Manager | Bristol | Day rate / Inside IR35

We’re looking for an experienced and technically strong Interim Finance Manager to join a dynamic, fast-paced business on a short-term basis. This is a hands-on role requiring someone who can hit the ground running and support both core finance and commercial teams through a busy period.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee monthly close and ensure accurate financial reporting
• Manage and review WIP (Work-in-Progress) and deferred revenue schedules
• Partner closely with the sales and commercial teams to ensure accurate revenue recognition and alignment of financials with pipeline activity
• Update and reconcile balance sheet accounts, ensuring strong controls and audit readiness
• Support forecasting and budgeting processes with high-quality financial insight
• Provide ad hoc analysis and recommendations to support business decisions
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal policies

About You:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
• Proven experience in a similar interim finance manager or senior finance role
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, especially in WIP and revenue recognition
• Confident business partner with excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

We are looking for someone to start in the next 2 weeks, so you will be on short notice. Please call Tora on 07452 822610 or click APPLY!