Interim Finance Manager

Dickson O'Brien Associates Limited; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A finance recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Interim Finance Manager for a 9-month contract in Greater Manchester, offering a salary of £65-75k per annum. The successful candidate will be responsible for the month-end close and revenue analysis, delivering financial insights to senior stakeholders while improving processes during the assignment. Fully qualified accountants with strong commercial backgrounds and the ability to operate in fast-paced environments are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Strong background in month-end close within a commercial environment.
• Proven experience analysing revenue and margins.
• Comfortable operating in fast-paced or changing environments.

Responsibilities

• Own and deliver the month-end close process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Lead detailed revenue and margin analysis, including variance analysis.
• Provide clear financial commentary and insight to support decision-making.
• Work closely with commercial and operational teams to understand performance drivers.
• Support forecasting and budgeting where required.
• Improve processes, controls, and reporting during the interim period.

Skills

Analysing revenue and margins

Excel proficiency

Financial systems experience

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or equivalent

Job description

Interim – Finance Manager- 9 month contract- £65-75k Per Annum

We are looking for an experienced Interim Finance Manager to support the finance function through a critical period, with primary responsibility for the month-end close and analysis of revenue and margin.

This is a hands‑on role requiring someone who can quickly get up to speed, bring structure to the close process, and deliver clear, insightful financial analysis to senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and deliver the month-end close process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Lead detailed revenue and margin analysis, including variance analysis
• Provide clear financial commentary and insight to support decision‑making
• Work closely with commercial and operational teams to understand performance drivers
• Support forecasting and budgeting where required
• Improve processes, controls, and reporting during the interim period
• Act as a key point of contact within finance during the assignment

About You

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or equivalent
• Strong background in month-end close within a commercial environment
• Proven experience analysing revenue and margins
• Comfortable operating in fast‑paced or changing environments
• Strong Excel and financial systems experience
• Able to hit the ground running with minimal handover

Start

Immediate or short notice preferred