Interim Finance Manager

Stanton House; London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Interim Finance Manager to join their dynamic team in London. This role offers an attractive daily rate and the flexibility of remote work with occasional office visits. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with extensive experience in managing financial operations within a technology-focused environment. You will play a crucial role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, managing intercompany transactions, and supporting the CFO with critical forecasting tasks. If you are proactive, detail-oriented, and ready to make an impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience, including 3+ years post-qualification.
• Proficient in Sage and advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle monthly accounting and variance analysis for group entities.
• Prepare and post monthly journals and manage cash flow forecasts.

Skills

Accounting

Sage

Excel

Communication

Analytical Skills

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

Sage

Excel

Job description

Salary £375.00 - £400.00 per day + IR35 to be determined, likely outside

Stanton House is recruiting for an Interim Finance Manager to join a PE-backed Technology Business in London for a 3-4-month contract. The role offers a day rate of £375 - £400 per day (depending on experience), IR35 to be determined but likely to fall outside IR35. This role is mainly remote with some travel to their London offices (once a week).

This role is ideal for a qualified mid-level Finance Manager or Senior Accountant who has held a similar position within an SME environment.

Responsibilities:

• Handle monthly accounting, intercompany transactions, variance analysis, and balance sheet reconciliations for group entities.
• Maintain contract invoice and revenue tracker; post accrued/deferred revenue by customer.
• Update consolidation spreadsheet and report group results.
• Submit monthly P&L and balance sheet to private equity platform.
• Maintain and update fixed asset register.
• Prepare and post monthly journals.
• Support AP/AR processes as needed.
• Maintain monthly cash flow forecast
• Process payroll and statutory filings, including HMRC filings, etc.
• Manage pension scheme and monthly contributions.
• Prepare and submit quarterly Group VAT return.
• Support the CFO with forecasting and other ad hoc finance tasks as required.

To be suitable for this role you must have the following:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• 5+ years' experience, including 3+ years post-qualification.
• Proficient in Sage.
• Advanced Excel skills, including complex spreadsheet functions.
• Strong communicator, confident in cross-functional collaboration.
• Detail-oriented with ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Sharp, analytical, and highly organised.
• Proactive and self-motivated.

The client is looking for someone to start at the end of May.

If you feel you meet the above criteria, please do apply. Unfortunately, given the number of applications, we may be unable to respond to all unsuccessful applications.