Interim Finance Manager

Panoramic Associates; Newport; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority trading company is seeking an experienced Interim Finance Manager to develop financial controls and lead the launch of new waste and recycling services. This role requires a fully qualified accountant to build the finance function and ensure operational readiness through cross-functional collaboration. The position is hybrid based in South-West UK, lasting 6 months, and expected to be outside IR35. Ideal candidates will possess strong project management skills and finance system implementation experience.

Qualifications

• Must have experience developing financial controls, policies, and procedures.
• Experience in selecting and implementing finance systems is essential.
• Capability in driving finance work streams and creating project plans.

Responsibilities

• Develop financial controls and establish procurement processes.
• Lead the finance function and oversee payroll arrangements.
• Collaborate closely with project leadership and other cross-functional teams.

Skills

Strong financial controls

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

Finance systems

Job description

Job Description

Interim Finance Manager

Are you an experienced finance leader ready to shape a new organisation from the ground up? A unique opportunity has arisen for an Interim Finance Manager to support the launch of a newly formed Local Authority Trading Company (LATCo) delivering waste and recycling services.

Role Overview

Location: South-West location (Hybrid| one 1 day a week onsite)

Duration: 6 months

IR35: Expected Outside IR35

Key Responsibilities

Finance Function Build : Develop financial controls, policies, and procedures; set up bank accounts; establish procurement processes aligned to the Procurement Act 2023; and design end‑to‑end PO, invoicing, and payment workflows.

Systems & Processes : Lead the selection and implementation of finance systems; oversee payroll arrangements delivered by others.

Programme Leadership : Drive the finance work stream, create the full project plan, and provide advice on governance, compliance, and commercial considerations.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration : Work closely with project leadership, HR, Legal and Operations to ensure operational readiness.

Essential Experience

Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent).

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