Interim Finance Manager

Gleeson Recruitment Ltd; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment group in Leicester is seeking an experienced Interim Finance Manager to support high-value projects. The role involves ownership of financial reporting, management accounting, and team leadership within a hybrid setting. Ideal candidates will have strong qualifications and management skills, with potential for a permanent position after the interim period.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant required.
• Experience in management accounting and group reporting essential.
• Team management experience necessary.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of month-end close process and management accounts delivery.
• Review monthly spend with stakeholders.
• Manage and develop two Accounts Assistants.

Skills

Leadership

Management Accounting

Group Reporting

Process Improvement

Education

Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA)

Job description

Interim Finance Manager

£375-£425 per day | Inside IR35 | Hybrid | 3 - 4 Months (Potential to Go Permanent)

Gleeson Recruitment Group are thrilled to be supporting a large and well-established group in Leicester who are looking for an experienced Interim Finance Manager to join them with immediate effect.

Supporting multiple central functions and high-value projects (c.£100m+ spend), this role plays a key part in ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting, control, and analysis at the group level.

Ideal for a hands-on, qualified accountant with strong leadership skills, Group reporting and business partnering experience, this opportunity also has the potential to convert to a permanent role for the right candidate.

Interim Finance Manager Responsibilities:

• Ownership of the month-end close process and delivery of management accounts for multiple central functions within tight timescales
• Review and report on monthly spend with senior stakeholders across the business
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations (accruals, payroll, prepayments etc.)
• Manage and develop two experienced Accounts Assistants
• Collaborate with Group Reporting on forecasting, audit schedules, and reporting packs
• Approve POs, invoices and payments in line with authority limits
• Drive process improvements across intercompany recharges and financial controls
• Support strategic and ad hoc projects as required

The Ideal Candidate:

• Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) is ideal
• Strong management accounting and group reporting for a large group background is essential
• Team management experience is essential
• Highly organised with great attention to detail
• Available at short notice and comfortable working in a fast-paced group setting

Start: ASAP | Location: Leicester | Hybrid working (3 days in the office) with flexible hours

If you are available on short notice, live within a reasonable daily commute to Leicester and can commit fully to the business for the next 3-4 months, please don't hesitate to apply today. Interviews commence from Friday 4th July.

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