Interim Finance Manager

hays-gcj-v4-pd-online; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading enterprise is seeking an interim Financial Controller to provide high-quality financial management and insight. This fully office-based role requires strong accounting expertise and offers immediate employment with a rolling day rate for 2–3 months, potentially extending to a permanent position.

Qualifications

• Extensive accounting experience with a recognized qualification.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and consolidate financial reports.
• Oversee cash flow and banking operations.
• Lead internal control enhancements and compliance.

Skills

Technical accounting expertise

Communication skills

Organizational skills

IT proficiency

Education

ACCA

CIMA

ACA

Tools

Sage

Job description

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A privately held enterprise, established in 1970, oversees a diverse portfolio of operational businesses. Its core focus spans sectors including logistics and transportation, commercial vehicle services, manufacturing, equipment distribution, and property-related ventures. They are looking for an interim financial controller whilst recruiting on a permanent basis. This role could be temporary to permanent for the right candidate.

• Open to ACCA/CIMA/ACA qualifications - will consider outstanding QBE
• 2–3 months (Opportunity to go permanent for the right candidate)
• Fully office-based 8am–5pm

Your new role

As Financial Controller, you will deliver high-quality financial management and strategic insight to senior stakeholders. Key responsibilities include preparing and consolidating financial reports, managing the balance sheet, overseeing cash flow and banking operations, and supporting central functions through budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis. You will also lead the enhancement of internal controls, ensure compliance with audit and governance processes, and drive continuous improvement in financial practices while providing effective leadership and development across the finance team.

What you'll need to succeed

Extensive experience in accounting with a recognised professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA preferred; exceptional experience also considered)

Strong technical accounting expertise

Proven ability to liaise effectively with all levels of management and staff

High level of IT proficiency - Sage

Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities

Strong attention to detail

Flexible and adaptable approach to changing situations

Outstanding verbal and written communication skills

What you'll get in return

Rolling day rate role - likely 2–3 months with potential extension

Immediate employment

Your new company

A privately held enterprise, established in 1970, oversees a diverse portfolio of operational businesses. Its core focus spans sectors including logistics and transportation, commercial vehicle services, manufacturing, equipment distribution, and property-related ventures. They are looking for an interim financial controller whilst recruiting on a permanent basis. This role could be temporary to permanent for the right candidate.

• ASAP interview & start date
• Negotiable day rate
• Open to ACCA/CIMA/ACA qualifications - will consider outstanding QBE
• 2–3 months (Opportunity to go permanent for the right candidate)
• Fully office-based 8am–5pm

Your new role

As Financial Controller, you will deliver high-quality financial management and strategic insight to senior stakeholders. Key responsibilities include preparing and consolidating financial reports, managing the balance sheet, overseeing cash flow and banking operations, and supporting central functions through budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis. You will also lead the enhancement of internal controls, ensure compliance with audit and governance processes, and drive continuous improvement in financial practices while providing effective leadership and development across the finance team.

• Extensive experience in accounting with a recognised professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA preferred; exceptional experience also considered)

• Strong technical accounting expertise

• Proven ability to liaise effectively with all levels of management and staff

• High level of IT proficiency - Sage

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities

• Strong attention to detail

• Flexible and adaptable approach to changing situations

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills

What you'll get in return

Rolling day rate role - likely 2–3 months with potential extension

Immediate employment

Fully office-based role with a strong team