Interim Finance Manager (Temporary Contract)
London
Contract: Initially 1 month, with potential for extension
Rate: £34-41 per hour (flexible for the right candidate) inclusive holiday pay
Working Hours: Standard hours are 9:00am–5:30pm (Hybrid 3 days office). Flexible start times between 8:00am and 10:30am may be considered.
Role Overvie
wWe are seeking an experienced, confident, and knowledgeable Finance Manager to join the organisation on a temporary basis. This assignment is initially expected to last for approximately one month; however, there is potential for the contract to be extende
d.This role requires a hands-on finance professional who can hit the ground running with minimal supervision. The successful candidate will be comfortable operating independently, taking ownership of the finance function, and making sound decisions in a fast-paced environmen
t.Given the nature of the role, we are looking for someone who is highly trustworthy, with experience managing significant cash balances and overseeing the movement of substantial funds. Strong attention to detail, integrity, and discretion are essential. Excellent professional references will be require
d.The role has line management responsibility for two Finance Assistants, both of whom work three days per week. Reporting directly to the Director of Corporate Services, the successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring continuity of financial operations during a period of transition and systems chang
e.Key Responsibilit
- iesOversee day-to-day financial operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, bank reconciliations, fixed assets, and general ledger managem
- ent.Manage and support two Finance Assista
- nts.Maintain accurate accounting records across the organisation and associated compan
- ies.Manage banking relationships, cash flow forecasting, and treasury activities, including the placement and drawdown of fu
- nds.Administer online banking and ensure compliance with delegated authorities and financial contr
- ols.Prepare and submit VAT returns and other statutory financial obligati
- ons.Produce management accounts, budgets, forecasts, and financial analy
- sis.Support budget holders with financial planning and forecast
- ing.Administer pension schemes, employee benefits, and associated reconciliati
- ons.Lead monthly and year-end financial processes and support external aud
- its.Maintain robust financial controls and support finance due diligence activities when requi
red.Skills & Exper
- ienceMinimum five years’ relevant finance exper
- ience.AAT Level 3 or 4 qualification (or equivalent experi
- ence).Previous experience in a Finance Manager or similar standalone finance
- role.Strong working knowledge of VAT, financial controls, and management accou
- nting.Experience managing significant cash balances and treasury activ
- ities.Previous line management exper
- ience.Strong knowledge of Sage and Microsoft Office applica
- tions.Excellent organisational, analytical, and communication s
- kills.Ability to work independently and quickly become effective within a new enviro
- nment.Strong professional references demonstrating reliability, integrity, and performance in similar posi
tions….