Interim Finance Manager – 8-Week Assignment
Location: Peterborough
Contract Type: Interim (Initial 8 weeks, with potential extension)
We are seeking an experienced Interim Finance Manager to support our client in overseeing the finance function during a critical transition period. This role will provide leadership to the finance team while ensuring strong financial controls, accurate reporting, and effective commercial guidance to the senior leadership team.
Key Responsibilities
*Oversee day-to-day financial operations for the business, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
*Manage and develop the finance team, including oversight of ledgers, payroll, and credit control.
*Produce and present management reporting, performance analysis, and KPIs at board level.
*Lead group reporting activities, ensuring timely and consistent monthly outputs.
*Maintain and improve financial controls, processes, and governance across the department.
*Manage banking, cashflow reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
*Support statutory reporting requirements, including tax and regulatory submissions.
*Collaborate with Directors on strategic planning, financial policies, and commercial initiatives.
Required Experience & Skills
*Experience with SAP S4/HANA is essential.
*Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent).
*Proven experience managing finance teams and accounting operations.
*Strong analytical skills with the ability to communicate financial insights effectively.
*Background in interim or project-based finance roles is advantageous.
*Ability to work autonomously and deliver results within tight timeframes.
Contract Details
*Initial term: 8 weeks
*Start date: As soon as possible
*Potential for extension depending on business needs
If you have the required experience and are available immediately or at short notice, please apply.