Interim Finance Manager

CMA Recruitment Group; St Leonards; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive benefits

Job summary

CMA Recruitment Group is recruiting an Interim Finance Manager to lead the finance function in a Dorset-based organisation during a transitional period. The role offers immediate start and the chance to influence financial strategy with a supportive team environment.

Key responsibilities include overseeing daily financial operations, driving reporting improvements, and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders. Competitive benefits accompany a flexible work arrangement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating in a finance leadership role within a similar industry or sector.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and experience in financial reporting and control.
• Capable of managing multiple priorities with good stakeholder management skills.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Evidence of delivering initiatives that improve financial processes or reporting clarity.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day financial operations and provide accurate reporting during the interim period.
• Support development and review of financial strategies and forecasts.
• Manage internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance and alignment with business objectives.
• Lead core financial projects to improve reporting processes and operational efficiencies.
• Assist with year-end processes and annual reporting.
• Oversee and support an Accounts Assistant.

Skills

Finance leadership

Financial reporting

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Interim / transition

Education

CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified

Tools

ERP systems

Excel advanced

Financial modelling

Job description

An established services organisation based in Dorset is seeking an experienced Interim Finance Manager to lead their finance function during a transitional period.

The company is recognised for its commitment to quality and innovation, with a dynamic team working towards ambitious growth targets. This role offers an exciting opportunity for a driven finance professional to make a meaningful impact within a supportive, professional environment.

The role also includes competitive benefits and the chance to be part of a forward-moving organisation with an immediate start on offer.

What will the Interim Finance Manager role involve?

• Overseeing the day-to-day financial operations and ensuring accurate reporting during the interim period
• Supporting the development and review of financial strategies and forecasts
• Managing stakeholders internally and externally to ensure compliance and alignment with business objectives
• Leading core financial projects to improve reporting processes and operational efficiencies
• Assisting with year-end processes and annual reporting;
• Overseeing and supporting an Accounts Assistant.

Suitable candidate for the Interim Finance Manager vacancy:

• Proven experience operating in a finance leadership role within a similar industry or sector
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and experience in financial reporting and control
• Capable of managing multiple priorities with good stakeholder management skills
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and capable of working independently in a fast-paced environment
• Evidence of delivering initiatives that improve financial processes or reporting clarity

Additional benefits and information for the role of Interim Finance Manager:

• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance
• Opportunity to work within a forward-looking organisation with potential for future permanent opportunities
• Exposure to diverse financial projects and strategic decision-making
• Supportive team environment focused on professional development
• Salary will be dependent on experience

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