Interim Finance Manager

Robertson Bell; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An interim Finance Manager opportunity has arisen with a leading organization in Leicester, focused on overseeing core finance activities and driving innovation. The role involves leading month-end processes and managing financial reporting with a potential pathway to a permanent position within an enthusiastic team. A proactive approach and strong management accounting skills are essential to succeed in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proactive finance professional with strong attention to detail.
• Experience in month-end reporting, reconciliations, and management accounting.
• Natural leader capable of managing and collaborating.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close and prepare management accounts.
• Oversee finance functions including payroll and budget reporting.
• Perform detailed reconciliations ensuring accuracy.

Skills

Attention to detail

Leadership

Management accounting

Month-end reporting

Reconciliations

Job description

Do you have experience in a varied finance role? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where you can make an immediate impact? Ready to take ownership of a finance function and help shape its future?

Robertson Bell are proud to be partnering with a tight-knit organisation based in Leicester as they recruit for an interim Finance Manager on a three-month contract, with the potential to turn permanent. You’ll be overseeing core finance activities while managing and developing one direct report. This is an exciting opportunity to step into a newly created team with the scope to grow and innovate.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading the month-end close and preparing insightful management accounts.
• Overseeing key finance functions including payroll, purchase and sales ledger, and budget reporting.
• Performing and reviewing detailed reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and compliance throughout.
• Supporting strategic decision-making with timely and accurate financial insight.

The successful candidate will:

• Be a proactive and confident finance professional with strong attention to detail.
• Have proven experience in month-end reporting, reconciliations, and management accounting.
• Be a natural leader, comfortable managing one direct report and collaborating across teams.
• Be fully committed to onsite working – this role requires presence in the Leicester office five days a week.