Interim Finance Manager

Rutherford Cross; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A growing independent business in Glasgow is seeking an experienced Interim Finance Manager to support its development for an initial 6-month period. This part-time role involves managing day-to-day finance operations, producing monthly management accounts, and overseeing one Finance Assistant. Candidates must be ACCA/CIMA/ICAS qualified with proven SME experience. A competitive day rate is offered along with a chance to shape the future of the organization.

Benefits

Competitive day rate (umbrella PAYE)

Opportunity to help shape a growing business

Glasgow City Centre offices

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Finance Manager within an SME environment.
• Experience improving finance processes and governance.
• Available at short notice.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of day-to-day finance operations.
• Produce monthly management accounts with clear commentary and insight.
• Cashflow forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis.
• Improve financial visibility, profitability and cost control.
• Strengthen financial governance and reporting.
• Support margin analysis and business level performance.
• Liaise with external accountants and advisors.
• Line manage Finance Assistant.
• Support acquisition due diligence and post-acquisition integration.

Skills

Strong accounting skills

Reporting expertise

Excel skills

Excellent communication

Stakeholder management

Education

ACCA/CIMA/ICAS qualified

Job description

Rutherford Cross is working with a growing SME based in Glasgow to appoint an experienced Interim Finance Manager to support the business during an important phase of development and growth. This is a part-time role for an initial 6-month period, working 3 or 4 days per week. The successful candidate will manage the finance function, ensure accurate reporting and oversee one Finance Assistant.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of day-to-day finance operations
• Produce monthly management accounts with clear commentary and insight
• Cashflow forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis
• Improve financial visibility, profitability and cost control
• Strengthen financial governance, controls, and reporting
• Support margin analysis and business level performance>
• Liaise with external accountants and advisors
• Line manage Finance Assistant
• Support acquisition due diligence and post-acquisition integration

Requirements

• ACCA/CIMA/ICAS (or equivalent)
• Proven experience as a Finance Manager within an SME environment
• Strong accounting, reporting and Excel skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Experience improving finance processes and governance
• Available at short notice

On Offer

• Competitive day rate (umbrella PAYE)
• Opportunity to help shape a growing independent business
• Glasgow City Centre offices

For more information on this opportunity, please contact Christina McLean at Rutherford Cross – [e-mail]

Our client is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.