Interim Finance Manager

Focus Resourcing; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an Interim Finance Manager in Reading. This role involves leading month-end processes, preparing financial statements, and ensuring compliance with financial controls. Ideal candidates have experience in the education sector and strong analytical skills. The contract is temporary, with flexible working hours available.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Finance Manager, ideally within the education sector.
• Strong knowledge of month-end, P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow reporting.
• Hands-on experience managing accruals and deferred revenue.

Responsibilities

• Lead on month-end processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare and review the profit and loss account, balance sheet and cash flow statements.
• Manage and reconcile accruals and deferred revenue.

Skills

Financial analysis

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Interim Finance Manager • Location: Reading • Contract: Temporary – ASAP start until end of October • Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (flexible start/finish times available)

Responsibilities

• Lead on month-end processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare and review the profit and loss account, balance sheet and cash flow statements.
• Manage and reconcile accruals and deferred revenue.
• Provide clear financial reporting and analysis to support decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with internal financial controls and relevant regulations.
• Support the wider finance team and provide guidance as needed.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Finance Manager, ideally within the education sector.
• Strong knowledge of month-end, P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow reporting.
• Hands-on experience managing accruals and deferred revenue.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage competing priorities.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.