Interim Finance Manager

JSS Search Limited; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Salary & Benefits

Job summary

JSS Search Limited partners with a growing organisation to appoint a Finance Manager in Manchester, operating on a hybrid basis. You will report to the Head of Finance and balance technical accounting with business partnering and team leadership.

You will oversee ledger activities, month-end close, and timely financial reporting, while driving process improvements and supporting audits. A professional accounting qualification and strong stakeholder skills are essential.

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Experience managing or mentoring finance team members
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines

Responsibilities

• Oversee general ledger activities and month-end close processes
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in line with relevant accounting standards
• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable and financial accounting records
• Prepare monthly and annual management reports
• Support year-end audit processes and tax reporting requirements
• Maintain and enhance internal controls to safeguard company assets
• Coordinate internal and external audit activities
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and company policies
• Partner with senior leadership to improve financial performance and operational efficiency
• Support cost-saving initiatives and process improvement projects
• Evaluate financial risks and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies
• Lead, coach and develop members of the finance team
• Support training, mentoring and performance development activities
• Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and high-quality financial reporting

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Mentoring / coaching

Leadership

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Job description

Finance Manager

£50-55k + Benefits

Location: Manchester - Hybrid Working

We are partnering with a successful and growing organisation looking to appoint a Finance Manager to join their finance team. Reporting to the Head of Finance, this role will play a key part in ensuring accurate financial reporting, driving process improvements, and supporting strategic decision-making across the business.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on finance professional who enjoys balancing technical accounting responsibilities with business partnering and team leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee general ledger activities and month-end close processes
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in line with relevant accounting standards
• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable and financial accounting records Analyse financial performance, identify trends and provide actionable insights
• Prepare monthly and annual management reports
• Support year-end audit processes and tax reporting requirements
• Maintain and enhance internal controls to safeguard company assets
• Coordinate internal and external audit activities
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and company policies
• Partner with senior leadership to improve financial performance and operational efficiency
• Support cost-saving initiatives and process improvement projects
• Evaluate financial risks and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies
• Lead, coach and develop members of the finance team
• Support training, mentoring and performance development activities
• Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and high-quality financial reporting

Candidate Profile:

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Experience managing or mentoring finance team members
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines