Interim Finance Manager

Butler Rose; Manchester; On-site; GBP 83,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Butler Rose is seeking an experienced Interim Finance Manager to join an established Manchester-based organisation during a period of transition. This hands-on role requires quickly integrating into the finance team and delivering accurate, timely reporting.

You will lead monthly reporting, budgeting and forecasting, manage cash flow and ensure controls, with stakeholder engagement across the business. Immediate start offered for an Inside IR35 contract.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in a Finance Manager, Financial Controller or equivalent senior finance role.
• Strong technical knowledge of management accounting and financial reporting.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis.
• The ability to interpret financial data and communicate findings clearly.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work to tight deadlines.
• A flexible, hands-on approach and the confidence to work with minimal supervision.
• Availability to start immediately.
• Willingness to work under an Inside IR35 contract.

Responsibilities

• Manage the production of monthly financial reports and management accounts.
• Oversee financial planning, budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Monitor expenditure, investigate variances and highlight areas requiring attention.
• Maintain effective financial controls and ensure the integrity of financial data.
• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and resolve outstanding financial queries.
• Support cash flow management and provide regular financial updates to senior management.
• Coordinate month-end activities, ensuring deadlines are consistently met.
• Assist with audit preparation and ensure financial procedures are followed.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes and operational efficiency.
• Provide day-to-day guidance and support to colleagues within the finance function.

Skills

Finance leadership

Management accounting

Financial reporting

Budgeting and forecasting

Data interpretation

Deadline-driven

Stakeholder communication

Hands-on approach

Immediately available

Job description

Interim Finance Manager

Immediate Start | Temporary Contract | Inside IR35

We are seeking an experienced Interim Finance Manager to join a well-established organisation during a period of transition. This is a hands-on role suited to a finance professional who can quickly integrate into an existing team, take responsibility for key financial activities and ensure accurate, timely reporting.

The successful candidate will bring strong financial management experience, a proactive approach and the confidence to work with stakeholders across the business.

This opportunity is available for an immediate start, and applicants must be happy working on an Inside IR35 contract.

Your Responsibilities

• Manage the production of monthly financial reports and management accounts.
• Oversee financial planning, budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Monitor expenditure, investigate variances and highlight areas requiring attention.
• Maintain effective financial controls and ensure the integrity of financial data.
• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and resolve outstanding financial queries.
• Support cash flow management and provide regular financial updates to senior management.
• Coordinate month-end activities, ensuring deadlines are consistently met.
• Assist with audit preparation and ensure financial procedures are followed.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes and operational efficiency.
• Provide day-to-day guidance and support to colleagues within the finance function.

What You'll Bring

• Demonstrable experience in a Finance Manager, Financial Controller or equivalent senior finance role.
• Strong technical knowledge of management accounting and financial reporting.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis.
• The ability to interpret financial data and communicate findings clearly.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work to tight deadlines.
• A flexible, hands-on approach and the confidence to work with minimal supervision.
• Availability to start immediately.
• Willingness to work under an Inside IR35 contract.

Contract Details

• Job Title: Interim Finance Manager
• Contract Type: Temporary / Interim
• Start Date: Immediate
• IR35 Status: Inside IR35

If you're an experienced finance professional looking for your next interim assignment, we'd be keen to hear from you.

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.