Interim Finance Lead
The Collective Network Limited
Job Title: Interim Finance Lead
Location: South Lincolnshire/Peterborough
Contract: 6 Month Contract (Immediate Start)
Overview
The Collective Network is partnering with a well-established, family-owned fresh produce business in South Lincolnshire to appoint an Interim Finance Manager.
Operating within a fast-paced FMCG environment, this is a hands-on role supporting the Finance Director during a key period, with a focus on financial control, reporting, and operational performance.
The Role
A broad, operational finance position with responsibility for core finance processes, cash flow, and driving improvements across reporting and systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead month-end close and ensure accurate reporting
- Maintain balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls
- Support management accounts and leadership reporting
- Assist with audit and statutory reporting
- Manage cash flow forecasting and working capital
- Oversee ledger activity and support the wider finance team
- Drive process and reporting improvements
Key Requirements
- Experience as a Finance Manager or Senior Management Accountant
- Strong cash flow, reporting, and financial control background
- Solid understanding of month-end, AP/AR, and balance sheet recs
- Advanced Excel and ERP system experience
- Comfortable in a fast-paced, operational environment
- FMCG, food, or agriculture experience preferred
- Available immediately or at short notice
About You
Hands-on, detail-oriented, and comfortable operating at pace, with the ability to support both day-to-day finance and wider business performance.
Application opens at the source listing. Free for jobseekers.