Interim Finance Manager

Dickson O'Brien Associates; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A finance consulting firm in Greater London is seeking an experienced Interim Finance Manager for a 9-month contract. The successful candidate will own the month-end close process, lead detailed revenue and margin analysis, and provide insightful commentary to support decision-making. The ideal applicant will be a fully qualified accountant with strong skills in financial reporting and processes. This hands-on role also requires adaptability in fast-paced environments and readiness to start immediately.

Qualifications

• Must be a fully qualified accountant.
• Strong experience in month-end close processes.
• Proven track record of revenue and margin analysis.

Responsibilities

• Own and deliver the month-end close process.
• Lead revenue and margin analysis, including variance analysis.
• Provide insightful financial commentary for decision-making.
• Work closely with operational teams to understand performance.
• Support forecasting and budgeting processes.
• Improve finance processes and reporting during the assignment.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Financial systems experience

Analysing revenue and margins

Adaptability in fast-paced environments

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)

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 marginsComfortable 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