Interim Senior Finance Manager - EMEA (9 - 12 month FTC) - Hybrid

Inotiv; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global contract research organization is seeking a Senior Finance Manager to oversee end-to-end management of the UK entities' month-end close and statutory reporting. Key responsibilities include improving financial processes and leading compliance projects. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with leadership experience and strong technical skills in finance. This full-time, hybrid role offers a competitive salary starting at £80,000.

Benefits

33 days holiday

Pension and life assurance

Flexible benefits including private healthcare

Employee wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in senior finance roles.
• Experience working with international audit and tax advisors.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of month-end close and statutory reporting.
• Deliver compliance projects to strengthen operations.
• Act as the number two to the Finance Director.

Skills

Statutory reporting

Audit management

VAT and tax compliance

Management skills

Strong communication

Solutions-focused mindset

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

Are you a hands-on, senior finance professional, with a continuous improvement mindset and the drive to make a difference?

We're looking for a Senior Finance Manager to play a key role in our EMEA finance team - someone who likes to roll up their sleeves and get hands-on with owning the end-to-end management of UK entities' month-end close and statutory reporting, delivering critical improvement projects, and embedding sustainable, audit-ready processes across multiple jurisdictions - all while acting as a trusted deputy to our Finance Director (EMEA).

This is a role where you'll have real visibility, influence, and the chance to make a tangible difference.

What you'll be doing

• Ownership of the month-end close and statutory reporting - focusing on improving the quality of the accounts.
• Focusing on finance process improvements - spotting opportunities to make things leaner, smarter, and more effective.
• Delivering compliance projects that strengthen how we operate across the business.
• Acting as the number two to the Finance Director, being their delegation for day-to-day activities, and stepping up in their absence to ensure the function runs smoothly.
• Providing dotted line leadership for team members

What we're looking for

• A qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) with several years of experience operating in senior finance roles.
• Someone who combines strong technical experience in statutory reporting, audit management, VAT and tax compliance with a practical, solutions-focused mindset.
• An inspirational leader, a real people person with strong management skills - you've coached and developed people and helped them improve
• Someone with experience of working with international external partners (audit and tax advisors).
• Strong communication skills (comfortable communicating at all levels) with experience across remote, multi-country finance teams.
• A self-starter who thrives in a role with variety, responsibility, and plenty of scope to shape how things are done.

What's in it for you?

• The opportunity to use the experience and knowledge gained in your career and impact how our finance team operates.
• A supportive and collaborative team where your contribution will be valued.

Location/Benefits:

This is a full-time role, UK based, hybrid (you would need to visit our Belton site in NW Leicestershire up to twice a week).

Although the role is initially offered as a 9-12 month fixed term contract. There is a huge scope for you to come in and help shape the role and influence where it goes.

• Salary of £80,000 or above (based on experience)
• 33 days holiday (inc. 8 public holidays)
• Pension, life assurance, and income protection (after qualifying period)
• Flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, tech discounts, and retail savings
• Employee wellbeing support via EAP, fitness and wellness platform, and mental health resources

About Inotiv:

Inotiv is a growing global contract research organisation (CRO) supporting drug discovery and development. Our work contributes to scientific and medical advances that improve health and wellbeing worldwide. At every stage of the journey, our teams play a key role in delivering quality science and operational excellence.

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Inotiv is a growing contemporary drug discovery and development company where we "Play to Win" in an industry rich with opportunity. Together, we face challenges and together we win in the delivery of world-class drug discovery and development solutions that impact the health and well-being of people all over the world. There's an opportunity for everyone at all phases of a career, each individual's unique skill set has an impact on the work we conduct. If you have the talent and desire to impact the quality of people's lives, we have the career opportunities to make it happen. Join us in embracing research and science to impact the health and well-being of people all over the world.

Salary will be commensurate with experience and responsibilities.

Inotiv is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide a fair and equal employment opportunity to all persons, regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination and access to benefits and training.