Interim Finance Manager

Vivid Resourcing Ltd; Slough; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Vivid Resourcing Ltd is seeking an experienced Interim Finance Manager to provide hands-on leadership within a multinational manufacturing business based in Slough. The role requires a strong background in manufacturing finance and end-to-end management of the finance function.

The successful candidate will lead month-end, management reporting, budgeting and forecasting, and balance sheet control, while collaborating with operational stakeholders.

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualified.
• Experience as Finance Manager / Financial Controller or similar within manufacturing.
• Strong technical accounting and month-end reporting experience.
• Good understanding of inventory, costing, margins and production variances.
• Experience in a multinational/group environment.
• Strong Excel and ERP systems experience.
• Commercially minded with analytical and stakeholder management skills.
• Hands-on and able to hit the ground running.
• Available at short notice for an interim assignment.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day finance activities and month-end processes.
• Manage management reporting and financial analysis.
• Oversee balance sheet control and inventory reporting.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting activities.

Skills

Stakeholder management

ERP experience

Excel

Financial leadership

Interim assignment

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Interim Finance Manager to provide hands–on leadership and additional support to an established finance team within a fast–growing, multinational manufacturing business based in Slough.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience as a Finance Manager, Financial Controller, Management Accountant, Financial Accountant, or similar, with a strong technical accounting background and proven experience of managing the day–to–day delivery of a finance function within a manufacturing environment.

The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of manufacturing finance and be comfortable working across both financial and management accounting. Experience of inventory, standard costing, production variances, product costing, gross margin analysis, budgeting and forecasting will be highly advantageous.

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced interim who can quickly understand the needs of the business, take ownership of key finance activities and provide stability and support to the existing team. Experience within a multinational manufacturing, engineering or industrial environment would be highly desirable.

The successful candidate will be comfortable operating in a hands–on role, with responsibility for month–end, management reporting, financial analysis, balance sheet control, inventory reporting, budgeting and forecasting. You will be confident reviewing financial performance, investigating variances and working closely with operational stakeholders.

Experience working within a multinational group environment is important, including exposure to group reporting, intercompany accounting, foreign currency and corporate reporting requirements. The successful candidate will be comfortable working within established group controls and processes, while also identifying opportunities to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the local finance function.

This role would suit someone who can hit the ground running, quickly build credibility with both the finance team and wider operational business, and provide strong financial leadership throughout the assignment. Strong Excel and ERP experience are essential, with experience of SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics or similar systems highly desirable.

Key Requirements

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualified
• Previous Finance Manager, Financial Controller or similar experience within manufacturing
• Strong technical accounting and month–end reporting experience
• Good understanding of inventory, costing, margins and production variances
• Experience within a multinational/group environment
• Strong Excel and ERP systems experience
• Commercially minded with strong analytical and stakeholder management skills
• Hands–on, adaptable and able to hit the ground running
• Available at short notice for an interim assignment