Interim Finance Manager FTC - Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited : Job Details

Your new companyOur client is a rapidly expanding, owner-managed group business based in Penrith. As part of their continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Interim Finance Manager to join their dynamic finance team on a fixed-term basis to cover maternity leave.This is a pivotal role within a fast-paced and well-regarded business. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will lead a small, experienced finance team and play a key role in managing the company's financial health while providing strategic financial insights across the business.Typical duties will include:

• Cashflow forecasting and management of working capital requirements
• Management of debt provisions and funding with external partners
• Ensuring profitability of the live projects, communicating with stakeholders and throughout the business
• Fulfilling the reporting requirements of JV partner
• Management of overheads
• Staff management of a team of 2 Finance staff, both experienced, min 2 years tenure
• Continuous improvement of systems and processes
• Ensure that outputs and work standards meet the expectations of all stakeholders
• Identifying opportunities to continually improve financial insight is provided to the wider business
• Attending board meetings to present key financial information

Skills required

• QBE or qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA) with a strong commercial acumen
• Experience of the construction industry is desirable
• Excellent communication skills with a hands-on approach
• Knowledge of Sage is beneficial
• Strong Excel skills
• Team player with the ability to influence the finance team and communicate effectively throughout the business

What's on Offer:

• Competitive salary (DOE)
• Hybrid working (4 days in office, 1 day WFH)
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership in a growing business

What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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