Interim Finance Manager

Michael Page; Sevenoaks; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a qualified accountant for a senior leadership role in Sevenoaks, England. This position involves overseeing finance operations and contributing to strategic projects in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and financial expertise, with a competitive salary of up to £75,000 available. The role offers hybrid working arrangements with 3 days in the office and 2 days remote.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with broad financial experience.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills required.
• Excellent planning, communication, and stakeholder management abilities needed.
• High attention to detail and a proactive mindset are essential.
• Proficiency in ERP systems required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a small Finance team, fostering a culture of accountability.
• Oversee management accounts, statutory reporting, and audit processes.
• Review SPV investor reports and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Ensure robust financial controls and process integrity.
• Support ad hoc projects and contribute to Finance leadership succession planning.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Financial analysis

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems (e.g., SUN, SQL, Jedox)

Job description

This is a senior leadership role offering the opportunity to make a real impact in a fast-paced, high-performing environment. You'll oversee daily finance operations, treasury and AP teams, investor reporting, and month-end close processes-while also contributing to strategic projects and team development. This role is due to start ASAP and run until March / April next year.

Client Details

Very successful Financial Services organisation based in West Kent.

Description

• Leading and inspiring a small Finance team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
• Overseeing management accounts, statutory reporting, and audit processes
• Reviewing SPV investor reports and balance sheet reconciliations
• Ensuring robust financial controls, systems access, and process integrity
• Supporting ad hoc projects and contributing to wider Finance leadership succession planning

Profile

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified accountant with broad financial experience
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills
• Excellent planning, communication, and stakeholder management abilities
• High attention to detail and a proactive, resilient mindset
• Proficiency in MS Office and ERP systems (e.g., SUN, SQL, Jedox)

Job Offer

Competitive salary of up to £75,000 or day rate of up to £400 per day (inside IR35) dependent on experience

Hybrid working - 3 days from the office in West Kent and 2 days from home