Temporary Finance Manager

The Recruitment Group; Witney; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Recruitment Group is seeking a Temporary Finance Manager to own the finance function in a growing business in Witney. You will report to the Managing Director and oversee month-end, year-end reporting, cash flow and working capital, providing financial insight to support commercial decisions.

This hands-on role covers finance, commercial operations, supplier management and HR, with responsibility for a small finance team and payroll, VAT, and audits. Open to full or part-time hours.

Qualifications

• Qualified in accountancy or equivalent with demonstrable experience.
• Strong management accounting, budgeting and forecasting skills.
• Advanced Excel and Sage 50 experience.
• Leadership, organisational and communication abilities; HR and supplier negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Produce monthly management accounts and year-end processes.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis.
• Manage cash flow, credit control and working capital.
• Oversee stock valuation and inventory efficiency.
• Manage payroll, VAT, audits and statutory reporting.
• Monitor performance, identify variances and implement controls.
• Lead and develop the finance team.
• Support HR activities including recruitment and contracts.
• Negotiate supplier contracts and drive cost efficiencies.

Skills

Management accounting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Advanced Excel

Sage 50

Leadership

HR management

Supplier contracts

Education

Accountancy qualification

Degree or equivalent

Job description

Temporary Finance Manager

Location: Witney
Contract: Open to full or part time hours

The Opportunity

We are working on behalf of a growing business to recruit an experienced Finance Manager to take ownership of its finance function and play a key role in supporting business performance and growth.

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will oversee day-to-day finance operations, lead month-end and year-end reporting, manage cash flow and working capital, and provide meaningful financial insight to support commercial decision-making.

This is a varied, hands-on role offering responsibility across finance, commercial operations, supplier management and HR.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the production of monthly management accounts, financial reports and year-end processes
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis, providing recommendations to support business strategy
• Take ownership of cash flow, credit control, expenditure and working capital
• Oversee stock valuation, stock levels and inventory efficiency
• Manage payroll, VAT returns, statutory reporting and external audits
• Monitor financial performance, identify variances and implement effective financial controls
• Lead and develop the finance team, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of financial processes
• Support HR activities, including recruitment, employee relations, contracts and policy development
• Negotiate supplier contracts and drive cost efficiencies across the business

About You

• A relevant accountancy qualification, degree or equivalent demonstrable experience
• Strong management accounting, budgeting and forecasting skills
• Advanced Excel skills and experience using Sage 50
• Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills
• Experience managing HR matters and negotiating supplier contracts