Finance Manager

Your new company

A PE-backed growing and forward-thinking business based in Poole, working from a stunning, modern office environment, with an opportunity to play a pivotal role in a lean finance team. This is an excellent project role in a business where finance is central to strategic decision-making and future success. This is a full-time, 37.5 hour per week contract role, fully office-based in Poole within a modern workspace. There is some potential for someone excellent to work 4 days/30 hours per week if preferred.

Your new role

This Interim Finance Manager job in Poole is a minimum 3-month contract, offering a hands-on position, where you will have full ownership of the finance function. Reporting directly to the CFO, you will work closely with senior leadership and Director-level stakeholders, providing key financial insight and reporting, to support strategic decisions.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Ownership of the cash flow forecasting process, including production and reporting
• Oversight of transactional finance processes and payroll
• Leading the month-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate reporting
• Preparation of monthly management accounts
• Managing journal postings and intercompany accounting
• Financial accounts preparation and audit liaison
• KPI analysis and participation in senior management meetings
• Supporting future forecasting processes alongside software and risk teams
• Reviewing and preparing commercial contracts
• Managing contract processes and overseeing invoicing through the Accounts Assistant

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in this Interim Finance Manager role, you will:

• Have experience in a similar broad/varied SME finance role previously
• Demonstrate strong technical accounting knowledge
• Have a strong understanding of month-end, year-end and audit processes
• Be confident using finance systems, with upper-intermediate Excel skills
• Be comfortable operating in a growing, fast-paced environment
• Experience of Xero would be advantageous.

What you'll get in return

• £220-240 per day on an initial 3-month contract
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• A highly autonomous role with exposure to senior leadership and business strategy

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