Interim Finance Manager

Sewell Wallis Ltd; Matlock; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Sewell Wallis Ltd is seeking an experienced Interim Management Accountant to join their finance team during a critical period. You will support month-end, year-end, external audit and AGM preparation while partnering with the CFO and wider finance team.

The role offers flexibility with hours, but due to the nature of the work, you may need to be in the office five days a week. Based in the Derbyshire-Dales area, the role provides a fast-paced, hands-on environment with real opportunities to

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification or qualified by experience.
• Strong management accounting and month-end experience.
• Experience with balance sheet reconciliations, financial reporting and analysis.
• Excellent Excel and ERP/integrated finance systems knowledge.
• Ability to adapt quickly and deliver value from day one.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on role with collaborative work.
• Experience in manufacturing/retail/wholesale or product-led businesses is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Producing monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Leading month-end close and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Delivering insightful financial analysis, KPI reporting and commentary.
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting and business partnering.
• Assisting with year-end, statutory accounts and external audit.
• Maintaining strong financial controls and identifying process improvements.

Skills

Management accounting

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Excel

ERP / ERP systems

Financial analysis

KPI reporting

Education

ACCA/CIMA qualified

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Are you an experienced Management Accountant who can hit the ground running? Sewell Wallis is working with a well-established, premium brand looking for an Interim Management Accountant to join their finance team during a critical period.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make an immediate impact, supporting the business through month-end, year-end, external audit and AGM preparation. You'll work closely with the CFO and wider finance team, taking ownership of financial reporting, reconciliations and management accounts while helping ensure the finance function runs smoothly during one of the busiest times of the year.

This Derbyshire-Dales business offers flexibility over how hours are worked but ideally needs someone who will work from the office five days a week due to the nature of the role. This business is within a very easy commute of Derby and Nottingham.

What will you be doing?

• Producing monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Leading month-end close and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Delivering insightful financial analysis, KPI reporting and commentary.
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting and business partnering across the organisation.
• Assisting with year-end, statutory accounts and the external audit process.
• Maintaining strong financial controls and identifying opportunities to improve processes.

What skills do we need?

• Is ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified/part-qualified, or qualified by experience. Experience and the ability to work autonomously are what's critical for this role.
• Strong management accounting and month-end experience.
• Is confident with balance sheet reconciliations, financial reporting and analysis.
• Has excellent Excel skills and experience using ERP or integrated finance systems.
• Can quickly adapt to new environments and deliver value from day one.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on role and enjoys working collaboratively.
• Experience within manufacturing, retail, wholesale or other product-led businesses would be an advantage.

What's on Offer?

• Immediate start on an initial 3-month fixed-term contract.
• Opportunity to work closely with a dynamic CFO who has a great track record in leading and mentoring.
• A varied, commercially focused role where you can make a genuine impact.
• Fast-paced environment with plenty of autonomy and responsibility from day one.

If you're an experienced Management Accountant available at short notice and looking for your next interim opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.