Interim Group Finance Manager •Confidential •

Page Personnel; Crewe; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable UK business based in Crewe is looking for a Finance Manager to support senior leadership with financial reporting and external disclosures. The role offers a competitive salary of circa £75,000 to £85,000, 12–15 month contract, and hybrid working. Candidates must hold a professional accounting qualification and possess strong technical accounting knowledge along with excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Variety of corporate benefits

Qualifications

• Strong technical accounting knowledge and expertise in financial reporting.
• IFRS knowledge is essential.
• The ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Group statutory accounts under IFRS.
• Lead external financial controls audits and internal audit reporting.
• Support budgeting and analyst consensus reporting.

Skills

Technical accounting knowledge

Financial reporting expertise

Excellent communication skills

Analytical mindset

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Relevant professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Job description

Long-term opportunity within a well-established UK business. The role offers a generous salary and a variety of benefits.

About Our Client

A well-established business operating across a number of sectors, the group is focused on delivering shareholder value through organic growth, strategic investment, and acquisitions.

Job Description

This is a key role within the Group Finance function, supporting senior leadership with consolidated financial reporting and external disclosures.

• Financial Reporting: Prepare Group statutory accounts under IFRS and support subsidiary accounts under FRS101; coordinate external audit processes and liaise with auditors; manage climate‑related disclosures and risk registers; prepare risk register reporting and market announcements.
• Projects & Controls: Lead external financial controls audits and internal audit reporting; drive improvements in internal control frameworks; develop fraud risk processes and support insurance and acquisition accounting.
• Management Reporting & Forecasting: Collate ESG and SECR data; support budgeting, re‑forecasting, and analyst consensus reporting; enhance reporting processes for Board‑level MI.
• Technical Centre of Excellence: Provide technical accounting support across divisions; draft accounting memos and maintain Group policies and procedures.
• Treasury & Tax: Oversee cash flow forecasting and covenant compliance; liaise with tax advisors and review tax computations and provisions.

The Successful Applicant

• A relevant professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and expertise in financial reporting.
• IFRS knowledge.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proactive, analytical, and solutions‑focused mindset.
• The ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment and meet tight deadlines.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary of circa £75,000 – £85,000.
• 12 – 15 month contract.
• Hybrid working.
• Variety of corporate benefits.