Interim Finance Manager

Hays; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national organization is looking for an Interim Senior Finance Manager for a 3-4 month contract in Leeds. This high-impact role will involve driving financial oversight and strategic reporting across various innovative funding programmes. The successful candidate will have strong analytical, contract management, and stakeholder engagement skills, making a real impact during a busy reporting cycle.

Qualifications

• Experienced finance professional with public sector or grant-based finance experience.
• Strong analytical and contract management skills.
• Ability to engage with stakeholders effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead on quarterly financial reporting and trend analysis.
• Support award setup, payment profiling, and contract monitoring.
• Ensure effective financial governance and compliance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Contract management

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Interim Finance Manager - 3 to 4 Months Leeds Hybrid National Organisation High-Impact Role

We're working with a respected national body seeking a dynamic Interim Senior Finance Manager to hit the ground running for a 3-4-month contract. This is a key opportunity to drive financial oversight and strategic reporting across a portfolio of innovative funding programmes.

What You'll Be Doing

1. Take the lead on quarterly financial reporting, trend analysis, and system oversight
2. Support award setup, payment profiling, and contract monitoring
3. Collaborate with senior managers on funding analysis, forecasting, and business case costing
4. Ensure effective financial governance and compliance with ODA requirements
5. Deliver policy-aligned process improvements and deputise for senior finance leadership when required

What We're Looking For

An experienced finance professional with strong analytical, contract management, and stakeholder engagement skills—ideally with public sector or grant-based finance experience. The role offers a flexible, high-trust environment with critical projects and visibility at a senior level. This is a fantastic short-term opportunity to make a real impact during a busy reporting and planning cycle.

Get in touch now if you're ready to take this on!