Interim Finance Manager

Sharp Consultancy; York; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable engineering firm based in York is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to cover maternity leave for the next 12 months. The role involves preparing monthly Management Accounts, assisting with budgets, and providing financial oversight. Ideal candidates will have ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualifications, or equivalent experience. The position offers some remote working but is primarily on-site in York.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial accounting and management.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines and produce accurate financial reports.
• Must be qualified by experience or through ACA/ACCA/CIMA.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly Management Accounts ensuring accuracy.
• Assist in cash flow forecasts and profitability decisions.
• Aid in the annual budget process and statutory financial accounts.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budget management

Timeliness

Team collaboration

Education

ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified

Job description

Overview

A highly successful engineering business based in York seeks an experienced Finance Manager to cover a maternity leave for the next 12 months, starting end Sept / early Oct 2025.

Responsibilities

• To assist in the preparation of monthly Management Accounts to strict deadlines, ensuring that Balance Sheet Accounts are reconciled each month and taking corrective action to guarantee timeliness and accuracy of information.
• To assist in the preparation of monthly profit and cash flow forecasts.
• To assist in influencing decisions affecting the cash flow and profitability of the business.
• To acquire and display a good understanding of the business and provide management information to support the Division.
• To assist with ensuring that the systems of control and reporting provide relevant, timely and accurate management information and to be involved in cross-company initiatives where required.
• To aid the annual budget process for the Division ensuring reports are completed and deadlines met and a thorough budget is prepared.
• To assist in the preparation of annual statutory financial accounts and support the annual audit process where necessary.

Qualifications

To be considered, you will ideally be ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified but someone who is qualified by experience and has the relevant experience may also be considered. Some remote working is available, but ideally this role will be worked on site in York. Please only apply if you have the relevant experience and you are available to start a contract role in Sept/Oct.

How to apply

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. To apply please send your CV to the e-mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within seven days, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.