Interim Finance Manager

JR United Kingdom; Oxford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Cornwall seeks an experienced Interim Finance Manager for a 3-month contract. This hands-on role involves overseeing all finance operations, from daily transactions to management reporting. Ideal candidates will possess strong finance skills and the ability to work independently while providing clarity and insight during a critical business phase.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in finance management.
• Strong hands-on skills across the full finance function.
• Ability to communicate confidently with leadership.

Responsibilities

• Oversee transactional finance including accounts payable and receivable.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Support cashflow forecasting and budgeting.

Skills

Financial oversight

Communication

Analytical skills

Independence

Education

Qualified Accountant

Job description

Interim Finance Manager

Location:

Cornwall

Site based

We are working with a growing business in Cornwall to recruit an experienced Interim Finance Manager for an initial 3-month contract. This is a hands-on role covering the full finance function and will report directly to the Managing Director.

The Role

As the Interim Finance Manager, you'll be responsible for overseeing all day-to-day financial operations - from transactional processing to management reporting. You’ll provide clarity, stability, and commercial insight during a key period for the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee transactional finance, including accounts payable, receivable, and bank reconciliations
• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports for the MD
• Support cashflow forecasting and budgeting
• Ensure financial controls and processes are followed and improved where necessary
• Liaise with external accountants, auditors, and other stakeholders as needed
• Support the wider team with ad hoc financial analysis and advice

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in a similar finance management role
• Strong hands-on skills across the full finance function
• Ability to work independently and communicate confidently with leadership
• Available at short notice or immediately

This role would suit Finance Manager, Senior Finance Manager, Accountant, Company Accountant, Management Accountant, Assistant Financial Controller, Group Accountant, Qualified Accountant, and Financial Controller.

This would suit candidates looking for short fixed-term contracts and temporary placements.

The role would be commutable from Newquay, Truro, St Austell, Bodmin, Wadebridge, Padstow, Redruth, Camborne, Liskeard.

If you would like to know more about this Interim Finance Manager opportunity, please get in touch with Rachel Dawson at Lloyd Barnes Recruitment.