Interim Finance Manager

Ford & Stanley Talentwise; Derby; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Finance Manager in Derby, UK. This role involves providing strategic financial guidance to optimize performance and lead budgeting/forecasting. The ideal candidate has proven experience in finance, especially in engineering or manufacturing sectors, and familiarity with Sage 200 is preferred. This position offers a chance to influence business success while working independently.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in finance roles, ideally as Finance Manager or similar.
• Background in engineering, manufacturing, or high-integrity sectors.
• Strong grasp of project accounting is essential.

Responsibilities

• Be the trusted advisor to the MD and department heads.
• Interpret financial performance and support strategic planning.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Ensure understanding and optimisation of financial operations.
• Collaborate on the successful transition to new premises.

Skills

Finance Manager experience

Project accounting

Independent work

Strong communication

Education

Experience in engineering or manufacturing

Tools

Sage 200

Job description

Overview

Finance Manager — Location: Derby — Interim Day rate DOE (Outside IR35)

Our Client, an established name in the rail engineering and maintenance sector, is on the lookout for a driven Finance Manager to serve as the financial conscience of the business. As they approach their financial year-end and gear up for relocation to larger premises, they are embracing a new chapter that calls for fresh insight, influence, and integrity.

The Role

Reporting directly to the on-site MD and indirectly to the Group FC, you will operate in a matrix structure without direct line management, giving you the opportunity to shape business decisions through strategic financial guidance. Your impact will be felt across all departments as you help optimise performance, interpret key data, and lead budgeting and forecasting. This role also holds the opportunity to work into a permanent position if desired.

Responsibilities

• Be the trusted advisor to the MD and department heads
• Interpret financial performance and support strategic planning
• Lead budgeting and forecasting activities
• Ensure understanding and optimisation of financial operations
• Collaborate on the successful transition to new premises

About you

We’re seeking a finance professional who thrives working independently, brings credibility, and isn’t afraid to roll up their sleeves in a blue-collar environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Finance Manager / Management Accountant / Finance Business Partner
• Background in engineering, manufacturing, or similarly high-integrity sectors
• Strong grasp of project accounting
• Familiarity with Sage 200
• Adaptable and culturally aware within operational teams
• Qualifications optional; experience counts

Why Join

This is a chance to lead with a fresh approach. If you want to make your mark and influence business success from behind the scenes, we’d love to hear from you.