Interim Finance Manager

The CFO HQ; Tandridge; Hybrid; GBP 74,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

The CFO HQ is seeking an Interim Finance Manager to support a Surrey local authority with financial planning, budget monitoring and forecasting. The role involves providing management reporting, variance analysis, and financial guidance to budget holders to support informed decision-making.

You will ensure governance and compliance with local authority regulations, assist with year-end accounts and audits, and collaborate with senior stakeholders to improve financial performance and value for

Qualifications

• Experience in local government/public sector financial processes.
• Ability to provide accurate, timely financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Financial planning, budget monitoring and forecasting.
• Management reporting and variance analysis.
• Supporting budget holders with financial advice and decision-making.
• Ensuring financial controls, governance and compliance with local authority regulations.
• Supporting year-end accounts, audit requirements and financial reporting.
• Working collaboratively with senior stakeholders to improve financial performance and value for money.

Skills

Financial planning

Budgeting

Forecasting

Management reporting

Variance analysis

Governance & compliance

Stakeholder management

Job description

# Interim Finance ManagerAccounting / Finance,Finance ManagerOctober 23, 2026Contract### Job Description* Contract* CR3, Whyteleafe, Surrey* Posted 24 hours ago* £400 – £500 per dayWebsite**CV-Library**Interim Finance Manager – Local Authority | SurreyContract duration: 6 monthsDay rate: £400–£500Working arrangement: Hybrid – 2 days on-site and 3 days remoteSector: Local Government / Public Sector Finance### Key responsibilities* Financial planning, budget monitoring and forecasting.* Management reporting and variance analysis.* Supporting budget holders with financial advice and decision-making.* Ensuring financial controls, governance and compliance with local authority regulations.* Supporting year-end accounts, audit requirements and financial reporting.* Working collaboratively with senior stakeholders to improve financial performance and value for money.* Interviews taking place next week