Interim Finance Manager

Transaction Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established recruitment firm in the UK seeks a Finance Manager to lead a team of four. You will prepare monthly management accounts, manage budgeting and forecasting, and support strategic projects. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with strong leadership skills and experience in a manufacturing environment. This role provides excellent career progression opportunities in a supportive workplace.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Supportive leadership team

Impactful role in finance team

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant or QBE candidates are acceptable.
• Proven experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment is necessary.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of four within the finance function.
• Prepare and analyze monthly management accounts.
• Manage budgeting and quarterly forecasting process.
• Support the Group Finance Director with strategic projects.

Skills

Leadership skills

Technical accounting skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)

Job description

About the Business

An opportunity to be a Finance Manager for a well-established, ambitious company based in Studley, who have track record of internal progression. As Finance Manager, you will be acting as a key business partner to operations and commercial teams. This is a fantastic opportunity for determined, motivated individual to join a successful, international business.

Main Duties

As a Finance Manager, your main duties include:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of four within the finance function.
• Prepare monthly management accounts with clear analysis and commentary.
• Produce and maintain robust cashflow forecasts to support business planning.
• Manage the budgeting and quarterly forecasting process.
• Ensure balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls are maintained.
• Support the Group Finance Director with strategic projects, system improvements, and reporting enhancements.
• Partner with operational and commercial leaders to provide financial insight and challenge performance.
• Liaise with auditors, tax advisors, and the wider group finance team.

Location / Office / Culture

This is a well-established and growing business based in Studley, offering a friendly and supportive working environment. The role offers genuine career progression, a supportive leadership team, and the chance to make a tangible impact in a well-established but ambitious finance team.

What We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate will have:

• Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA).
• Strong QBE candidates will be considered.
• Proven experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Strong technical accounting skills with the ability to analyse complex data.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with experience managing a small team.
• Commercially aware, proactive, and confident working cross-functionally.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with international ownership

Why Join the business

• Lots of opportunity for career progression
• A supportive leadership team
• Your own team to manage
• Make an impact in a well-established environment

About Us

We are a local accountancy recruitment specialist. We appreciate that roles are often online for a long period of time. If you want to check if this role is still live or just want more details before applying, call us directly.

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