Interim Finance Manager

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

Job summary

A prominent firm in rail engineering located in Derby is seeking an experienced Finance Manager. The role involves serving as a trusted advisor, leading budgeting and forecasting activities, and adapting to a dynamic environment. Candidates should have a solid background in finance, particularly in engineering or manufacturing, and experience with project accounting. This position offers the opportunity to influence business success from behind the scenes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Finance Manager or similar role.
• Background in engineering, manufacturing, or high-integrity sectors.
• Strong grasp of project accounting.
• Adaptable and culturally aware.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Project accounting

Sage 200

Collaboration

Tools

Sage 200

Job description

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.

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.

Requirements

• 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.