Interim Management Accountant / Finance Manager

Sharp Consultancy; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance recruitment specialist seeks an Interim Management Accountant / Finance Manager in Rotherham. This hands-on role supports a growing SME subsidiary and requires strong management accounting experience and communication skills. The ideal candidate is qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA), ready to make an immediate impact, and capable of engaging finance and non-finance stakeholders. Competitive day rate offered.

Qualifications

• Available at short notice.
• Proven track record in SME or subsidiary environments.
• Ability to engage both finance and non-finance stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of management accounting, including month-end close, reporting, and analysis.
• Provide accurate and timely financial information to support decision-making.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes.
• Ensure compliance with group reporting requirements and financial policies.
• Support and develop the small finance team.

Skills

Strong management accounting experience

Confident communication skills

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

Interim Management Accountant / Finance Manager (Rotherham)

Contract: 4–6 Months | Start: ASAP | Location: Rotherham | Competitive Day Rate

We’re seeking an experienced Interim Management Accountant / Finance Manager to support the finance function of a growing SME subsidiary of a larger group. This is a hands‑on role, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and enjoys driving financial performance while ensuring robust reporting and controls.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all aspects of management accounting, including month‑end close, reporting, and analysis.
• Provide accurate and timely financial information to support decision‑making.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes.
• Ensure compliance with group reporting requirements and financial policies.
• Support and develop the small finance team, implementing process improvements where needed.
• Partner with operational teams to enhance performance and profitability.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) with strong management accounting experience.
• Proven track record in SME or subsidiary environments, ideally within a larger group structure.
• Confident communicator with the ability to engage both finance and non‑finance stakeholders.
• Available at short notice and ready to make an immediate impact.

This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic business and play a key role in stabilising and strengthening the finance function during a period of change.

Interested?

Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion about this interim opportunity.

Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 30 years' experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. To apply please send your CV to the e‑mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within seven days, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.