Finance Manager

Interim Finance Manager (3–6 Month Contract)

Location: Belfast, London or Manchester (Hybrid Working Available)

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Manager to join a dynamic organisation on an interim basis for an initial 3–6 month contract. This role will play a critical part in supporting the finance function during a period of change and growth, ensuring the delivery of accurate financial reporting, business insight and strong financial controls.

Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will provide hands-on financial leadership, support key business initiatives and help drive continuous improvements across finance processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of monthly management accounts and reporting packs.
• Deliver accurate financial analysis, insights and performance commentary.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and business planning activities.
• Monitor financial performance, identifying risks, trends and opportunities.
• Partner with operational and non-finance stakeholders to provide commercial finance support.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, policies and internal controls.
• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and month-end close activities.
• Support audit requirements and liaise with external auditors where necessary.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reporting quality.
• Provide guidance and support to finance team members as required.

About You

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Proven experience in a Finance Manager, Financial Controller, Senior Management Accountant or similar role.
• Comfortable operating in an interim environment and able to make an immediate impact.
• Strong technical accounting and financial reporting expertise.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management and business partnering experience.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with finance systems.
• Able to work independently, prioritise effectively and manage competing deadlines.
• Available to start at short notice or immediately preferred.

What's on Offer

• Competitive day rate or fixed-term salary package.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Opportunity to contribute to key business projects and initiatives.
• Collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Immediate opportunity to add value and make a tangible impact.