Interim Finance Manager

JR United Kingdom; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing business in Cornwall is seeking an experienced Interim Finance Manager for an initial 3-month contract. This hands-on role involves managing all financial operations and reporting directly to the Managing Director. Ideal candidates will have proven experience, possess strong financial management skills, and be available immediately.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a finance management role.
• Strong hands-on skills across the finance function.
• Ability to work independently and communicate confidently.

Responsibilities

• Oversee transactional finance, including accounts payable and receivable.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Support cashflow forecasting and budgeting.

Skills

Financial Management

Transactional Processing

Cashflow Forecasting

Financial Reporting

Communication

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We are working with a growing business in Cornwall to recruit an experienced Interim Finance Manager for an initial 3-month contract. This is a hands-on role covering the full finance function and will report directly to the Managing Director.

The Role

As the Interim Finance Manager, you'll be responsible for overseeing all day-to-day financial operations - from transactional processing to management reporting. You’ll provide clarity, stability, and commercial insight during a key period for the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee transactional finance, including accounts payable, receivable, and bank reconciliations
• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports for the MD
• Support cashflow forecasting and budgeting
• Ensure financial controls and processes are followed and improved where necessary
• Liaise with external accountants, auditors, and other stakeholders as needed
• Support the wider team with ad hoc financial analysis and advice

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in a similar finance management role
• Strong hands-on skills across the full finance function
• Ability to work independently and communicate confidently with leadership
• Available at short notice or immediately

This role would suit Finance Manager, Senior Finance Manager, Accountant, Company Accountant, Management Accountants, Assistant Financial Controller, Group Accountant, Qualified Accountant and Financial Controller.

This would suit candidates looking for short fixed term contracts and temporary placements.

The role would be commutable from Newquay, Truro, St Austell, Bodmin, Wadebridge, Padstow, Redruth, Camborne, Liskeard.

If you would like to know more about this Interim Finance Manager opportunity, please get in touch with Rachel Dawson, here at Lloyd Barnes Recruitment.