Interim Finance Manager - Financial Controls

JSS Search; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established organisation in Coventry is seeking an experienced Interim Finance Manager to enhance financial controls during a transition. This hands-on role requires a qualified accountant with experience in financial governance and internal audit. Candidates should have a strong technical background and excellent stakeholder management skills, with a passion for process improvement. The position offers a 6-month contract with a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in financial controls, internal audit, or financial governance roles.
• Hands-on experience in implementing or improving control frameworks.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Review, enhance, and embed robust financial controls across core finance processes.
• Assess current systems and workflows, identifying control weaknesses.
• Support the month-end close process, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

Skills

Financial controls

Internal audit

Financial governance

Attention to detail

Stakeholder influence

Education

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

Tools

IFRS

UK GAAP

Job description

Overview

We’re working with a well-established organisation seeking an experienced Interim Finance Manager to lead on strengthening and embedding financial controls during a period of transition and change. This is a hands-on role suited to a commercially aware finance professional with a strong technical background and a passion for process improvement and governance.

Details

Job Title: Interim Finance Manager – Financial Controls

Location: Coventry

Contract Type: 6 Month Contract

Hybrid: 3 days in the office / 2 days at home

Key Responsibilities

• Review, enhance, and embed robust financial controls across core finance processes.
• Assess current systems and workflows, identifying control weaknesses and implementing improvements.
• Support the month-end close process, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance.
• Work closely with the Financial Controller and wider finance team to ensure adherence to internal policies and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and roll out process documentation, policies, and control frameworks.
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors to support audit readiness and address findings.

Candidate Requirements

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Strong experience in financial controls, internal audit, or financial governance roles.
• Hands-on experience in implementing or improving control frameworks within medium to large organisations.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge (IFRS/UK GAAP).
• Excellent attention to detail and a strong sense of accountability.
• Able to work independently and influence stakeholders at all levels.