Interim Finance Manager - Housing

Michael Page (UK); Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for an Interim Finance Manager to oversee financial processes in a not-for-profit organization. Responsibilities include ensuring accurate financial reporting, budget management, and compliance with regulatory requirements. This position offers a competitive daily rate of £350 to £400 and the opportunity to work flexibly while making a significant contribution to the community.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

Opportunity to work in not-for-profit

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Professional qualification in accounting.
• Experience in producing management accounts.
• Ability to develop financial information with operational teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production of management information.
• Set realistic budgets for financial monitoring.
• Ensure financial controls are maintained.

Skills

Professional qualification in accounting (e.g., ACCA, CIMA)

Substantial accountancy experience

Experience with operational teams

Budget setting experience

Team management

Understanding of financial accounts

Job description

Overview

Interim Finance Manager with hybrid working in Lancashire. Immediate start available - strong day rate with potential perm opportunity.

About Our Client

This is a Housing organisation operating within the Lancashire area. As a medium-sized entity, it is committed to delivering impactful services to the community while maintaining robust financial practices.

Job Description

The role will oversee the production of accurate and timely management information to stakeholders, so they are well-informed with timely financial information in relation to operations. This will be done by creating, developing, and improving existing management information for Calico Homes to support improving the understanding of non-financial managers and the key performance indicators affecting their business.

The role will lead and oversee the setting realistic and challenging budgets with detailed information that allows for successful budget monitoring and reporting so that the business performs as per agreed expectations. While developing and improving existing operational finance systems and processes. This will be done by ensuring they are efficient, effective, and fit for purpose for the users and your customers.

The Finance Manager is responsible for relevant Balance Sheets, ensuring adequate financial controls are in place and that all balance sheet account reconciliations are carried out in a timely manner with discrepancies being investigated and resolved. You will give accurate information to all stakeholders, and we are operating within Group and legal requirements.

You and your team will support with providing assurance against all regulatory and legislative requirements including delivery of annual statutory accounts. This will include building solid relationships with our internal and external auditors to deliver strong internal controls ensuring the accuracy of our financial information.

The Successful Applicant

The successful Interim Finance Manager should have:

• A professional qualification in accounting (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Substantial accountancy experience within a similar environment including the production of Management Accounts.
• Experience of working with Operational teams to develop financial information.
• Experience of budget setting and the development of detailed financial forecasts.
• Team management and motivation to deliver high levels of staff engagement.
• A good understanding of Financial Accounts.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive daily rate of approximately £350 to £400, depending on experience.
• Opportunity to work with a respected not-for-profit organisation in Lancashire.
• Temporary role offering flexibility and a chance to make a tangible impact.
• Supportive work environment with a focus on achieving community goals.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Interim Finance Manager to contribute to the not-for-profit sector. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply today!