Interim Finance Manager

Dickson O'Brien; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Interim Finance Manager for a 9-month contract. The role focuses on managing the month-end close process and conducting thorough revenue and margin analysis. The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified accountant with strong analytical skills and a background in commercial finance. Immediate availability is preferred. This position offers a unique opportunity to enhance financial processes and drive insights for decision-making.

Qualifications

• Experience with month-end close in a commercial environment.
• Proven ability in revenue and margin analysis.
• Comfortable in fast-paced or changing environments.

Responsibilities

• Own the month-end close process ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Lead detailed revenue and margin analysis.
• Provide clear financial commentary for decision-making.
• Work closely with teams to understand performance drivers.
• Support forecasting and budgeting.
• Improve finance processes, controls, and reporting.
• Act as a key point of contact within finance.

Skills

Month-end close process

Revenue and margin analysis

Strong Excel skills

Financial systems experience

Ability to operate in fast-paced environments

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or equivalent

Job description

Interim Finance Manager 9 month contract

We are looking for an experienced Interim Finance Manager to support the finance function through a critical period, with primary responsibility for the month-end close and analysis of revenue and margin.

This is a hands‑on role requiring someone who can quickly get up to speed, bring structure to the close process, and deliver clear, insightful financial analysis to senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and deliver the month-end close process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Lead detailed revenue and margin analysis, including variance analysis
• Provide clear financial commentary and insight to support decision‑making
• Work closely with commercial and operational teams to understand performance drivers
• Support forecasting and budgeting where required
• Improve processes, controls, and reporting during the interim period
• Act as a key point of contact within finance during the assignment

About You

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or equivalent
• Strong background in month‑end close within a commercial environment
• Proven experience analysing revenue and margins
• Comfortable operating in fast‑paced or changing environments
• Strong Excel and financial systems experience
• Able to hit the ground running with minimal handover

Start

• Immediate or short notice preferred