Interim Finance Manager - Savant Recruitment : Job Details

Interim Finance Manager - Abingdon - 6 month interim contract

Our client, a manufacturing business, seeks a hands-on Interim Finance Manager to support the finance team during a period of change. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day finance function, delivering accurate management accounts, supporting budgeting and forecasting processes, and contributing to financial decision-making.

This is a key role in maintaining financial integrity and ensuring business continuity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the monthly management accounts process, including variance analysis and commentary
• Support annual budget preparation and periodic reforecasts
• Maintain robust balance sheet reconciliations and ensure accuracy of financial records
• Manage and mentor a small finance team or oversee outsourced providers (as applicable)
• Assist with year-end preparations and liaise with external auditors if required
• Cash flow forecasting and working capital management
• Ad hoc reporting and support for senior leadership as required

Key Requirements:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Proven experience in a similar Finance Manager role in a sub £100million SME
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and attention to detail
• Confident with financial systems
• Excellent Excel skills
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, change-oriented environments
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Available to start at short notice or within the next 3 weeks