Interim Finance Manager | Immediate Start, Flexible Hours

Michael Page Finance; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days holiday + bank holidays

Free on-site parking

Pension scheme

Flexible working hours

Opportunity to go permanent

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an interim Finance Manager to join a growing business in St Helens on a temporary basis or temp-to-perm for the right person, with a start next week.

The role involves taking over the finance function during a handover, following procedures, ensuring accurate reporting, and supporting long-term improvements and a smooth transition for the finance team. Competitive hourly rate and potential for permanent hire.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Finance Manager or Management Accountant role
• AAT Qualified, CIMA Part-Qualified or QBE.
• Strong month-end accounting knowledge
• Able to identify and solve problems
• Comfortable working in a hands-on SME environment
• Strong communication skills
• Available to start immediately or at short notice

Responsibilities

• Taking over the finance function during a key handover period
• Following and documenting existing procedures
• Ensuring reports and reconciliations are accurate and fully understood
• Supporting a smooth transition for the long-term finance team
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and controls
• Month-end reporting and reconciliations
• Management accounts preparation
• Cashflow monitoring and forecasting
• VAT returns
• Reviewing aged debtors and creditors
• Investigating and resolving finance queries
• Supporting year-end processes
• Improving finance procedures and controls
• Supervising a small finance team

Skills

Strong communication

Hands-on SME

Education

AAT Qualified

CIMA Part-Qualified

QBE

Job description

Michael Page is seeking an interim Finance Manager to join a growing business in St Helens on a temporary basis or temp-to-perm for the right person, with a start next week.

The role involves taking over the finance function during a handover, following procedures, ensuring accurate reporting, and supporting long-term improvements and a smooth transition for the finance team. Competitive hourly rate and potential for permanent hire.