Interim Finance Manager (12-14 months)

Rutherford Cross; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Interim Finance Manager for a 12-14 month FTC in Glasgow. The role involves leading month-end close, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and managing a small finance team. Candidates should be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with strong analytical and technical skills, especially in IFRS. A background in Dynamics 365 is a plus. The position offers a chance to enhance stakeholder relationships and contribute to financial strategy.

Qualifications

• Strong academic and analytical background.
• Proven experience in month-end close and financial reporting.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge (IFRS preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close, including financial analysis and commentary.
• Prepare key journals: bad debt provisions, accruals, prepayments.
• Manage audits for assigned legal entities.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication

Stakeholder management

Advanced Excel skills

Financial modelling skills

Commercial awareness

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

Tools

Dynamics 365

Job description

Overview

Rutherford Cross is delighted to be supporting its key client to appoint an Interim Finance Manager on a 12-14 month FTC. This role ensures accurate and timely financial reporting for Group and statutory purposes, covering two core business segments. It requires strong analytical skills, stakeholder engagement and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close, including financial analysis and commentary
• Prepare key journals: bad debt provisions, accruals, prepayments, intercompany and bank reconciliations
• Support delivery of insightful management reporting and presentations
• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting processes with stakeholders
• Manage short-term cash flow and working capital reporting
• Perform timely and accurate balance sheet reconciliations
• Act as a trusted partner to divisional directors and senior management
• Oversee monthly VAT reconciliations and ensure correct VAT treatment
• Lead and develop a small finance team
• Manage audits for assigned legal entities
• Improve processes and strengthen internal controls
• Collaborate with the Group consolidation team to ensure compliance
• Provide ad-hoc support to senior finance leadership and participate in projects

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with strong academic and analytical background

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in month-end close and financial reporting
• Strong technical accounting knowledge (IFRS preferred)
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Commercially aware and able to work independently
• Experience with general ledger systems; Dynamics 365 is a plus

For more information on the role, please contact Euan Bodie at Rutherford Cross: [e-mail]

Our client is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.