Interim Finance Manager

Paul Card Recruitment; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Finance Manager for a six-month interim assignment in the UK. This senior role includes day-to-day financial management and forward-looking FP&A projects, with hands-on responsibility for a finance team. Candidates should be qualified accountants with a strong track record in financial management and excellent communication skills. Competitive pro rata salary offered with a hybrid work arrangement.

Benefits

High-profile role

Flexible working arrangement

Opportunity for immediate impact

Exposure to senior leadership

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Finance Manager role.
• Strong track record across financial management and FP&A.
• Ability to improve systems and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Leading and supporting the finance team for accurate reporting.
• Managing balance sheet control and reconciliations.
• Driving budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling.
• Presenting financial results to directors and stakeholders.
• Acting as a business partner to operational teams.
• Identifying inefficiencies and driving process improvements.

Skills

Financial management

FP&A

Advanced Excel

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

Excel

Job description

Overview

If you're an experienced finance professional looking for an interim assignment, this six–month role gives you the chance to step straight into a senior position where your impact will be felt immediately. You'll work within a leading UK services group across logistics and environmental operations, combining day–to–day financial management with forward–looking FP&A projects.

What’s in it for you

• A high–profile interim role where you can make a real difference from the outset.
• Hybrid working arrangement offering flexibility alongside office collaboration.
• Hands–on responsibility for managing and developing a finance team.
• Exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to shape decision–making with your insights.
• A varied remit, balancing control of the numbers with planning, forecasting and financial modelling.
• The scope to drive improvements, streamline processes and leave behind a stronger finance function.
• A competitive pro rata salary/day rate, with the flexibility expected in an interim contract.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading and supporting the finance team to deliver accurate, timely reporting.
• Managing balance sheet control, reconciliations and monthly management accounts.
• Driving budgeting, forecasting, scenario planning and financial modelling.
• Presenting financial results and insights to directors and senior stakeholders.
• Acting as a business partner to operational teams, challenging and supporting them to achieve targets.
• Identifying inefficiencies, driving automation and standardising processes for better accuracy and speed.

What you’ll need to succeed

• Qualified or part–qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA) with proven experience in a Finance Manager role.
• Strong track record across both financial management and FP&A.
• Advanced Excel and IT skills, with the ability to improve systems and reporting.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills to partner effectively across the business.
• A proactive, detail–driven approach with the confidence to deliver at pace in an interim setting.

This is an excellent opportunity if you thrive in interim roles and want to bring both leadership and insight to a business where your contribution will be highly visible.

Please note that the salary advertised is full time equivalent.