Interim Finance Manager - Possibly Perm - Under Offer

Vardey Recruitment Ltd; Poole; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Vardey Recruitment Ltd represents a client in Poole seeking an experienced Interim Finance Manager to lead a SME finance function for 3–6 months, with a potential to become permanent. The role is hands-on and supports the Finance Director, supervising a small team.

The position is predominantly office-based, with some flexibility, and a 5‑day week (or 3–4 days if preferred). It requires strong accounting credentials and excellent stakeholder communication, with a start around late July 2026.

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA Qualified Accountant or QBE - or Senior Assistant Accountant.
• Experienced Finance Manager/Assistant Accountant with supervisory skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced commercial environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Happy to be predominantly office-based, with some flexibility.
• Available to start at short notice towards the end of July 2026.

Responsibilities

• Supervision of the Finance team of 2
• Producing timely and accurate monthly management accounts and financial reports
• Assisting with budgeting, forecasting and cash flow reporting
• Providing insightful financial analysis to support commercial decision‑making
• Overseeing the month-end close process and ensuring strong financial controls
• Supervising and supporting two Accounts Assistants, providing day‑to‑day guidance
• Responsible for high value low volume sales invoicing and supporting wider team during busy periods
• Working closely with senior stakeholders to provide financial guidance and drive continuous improvement

Skills

Supervisory skills

Stakeholder management

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or QBE

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join our client on an interim basis for 3–6 months. This is a hands‑on Finance Manager role supporting the Finance Director and supervising the day‑to‑day of a SME Finance function. Initially the Interim Finance Manager job is hired on a temporary basis for 3–6 months but the job could lead to a permanent opportunity.

The role is ideally 5 days per week - Full‑Time hours but could suit someone seeking 3–4 days per week.

Interim Finance Manager Key Responsibilities

• Supervision of the Finance team of 2
• Assisting with producing timely and accurate monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Assisting with managing budgeting, forecasting and cash flow reporting.
• Supporting and providing insightful financial analysis to support commercial decision‑making.
• Overseeing the month‑end close process and ensuring strong financial controls.
• Supervising and supporting two Accounts Assistants, providing day‑to‑day guidance and ensuring the smooth running of the finance function.
• Responsible for the high value low volume sales invoicing and being willing to roll up your sleeves to support the wider finance team during busy periods or staff absence.
• Working closely with senior stakeholders across the business to provide financial guidance and drive continuous improvement.

Successful Interim Finance Manager Candidate Will Be

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA Qualified Accountant or QBE - or Senior Assistant Accountant
• An experienced Finance Manager/ Assistant Accountant with supervisory skills or Financial Controller with a strong hands‑on approach.
• Comfortable working within a fast‑paced commercial environment.
• A confident and excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Happy to be predominantly office‑based, with some flexibility available.
• Available to work either 3–4 days per week or full‑time hours, depending on preference/availability
• Available to start at short notice towards the end of July 2026