Interim Finance Manager

Vivid Resourcing Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company within the finance sector is looking for a finance professional to support strategic objectives while managing accounts officers. The ideal candidate will hold a recognized accountancy qualification and demonstrate strong financial acumen along with excellent interpersonal skills. This role involves travel and demands the ability to meet tight deadlines while ensuring effective project delivery.

Qualifications

• Recent experience in a similar role with knowledge of accounting regulations.
• Professional accountancy qualification required (ACCA, CIMA, ACA).
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support the Director of Resources and Head of Finance in financial management.
• Lead and manage accounts officers in line with strategic objectives.
• Translate complex financial statements for broader understanding.

Skills

Finance and accounting legislation

Budget preparation

Data analysis

Interpersonal skills

Customer focus

Innovative thinking

Education

ACCA

CIMA

CIPFA

Job description

Within this role, you will support the Director of Resources and Head of Finance in developing all financial aspects, effectively leading and managing the accounts officers in line with the company's strategic objectives.

You will have:

• Recognised financial account qualification (ACCA, CIPFA, CIMA).
• Strong knowledge of finance and accounting legislation, budget preparation, maintaining financial systems, and closure of accounts.
• Ability to apply strategic decisions to an operational environment.
• Ability to translate complex financial statements into everyday language.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Customer and quality focus.
• Highly innovative, accurate, and numerate.

To succeed in this role, you will have recent experience within a similar role with robust knowledge of accounting regulations, legislation, and current practices, alongside excellent data analysis skills and the ability to work to tight deadlines and prioritize workloads.

It is essential that you hold a professional accountancy qualification (ACCA, ACA, or CIMA), are highly motivated, and have a passion for the successful delivery of projects. There will also be regular travel and overnight stays.

Vivid Resourcing is committed to equality of opportunity for all applicants. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnerships, or any other characteristic protected by law.