Finance Manager Contract Jobs in Newcastle
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Lead Agile Delivery Manager - BPSS Clearance Essential
Posted 2 days ago by Boost Talent
The OpportunityWe are seeking an experienced Lead Agile Delivery Manager (SFIA 6) to join a major digital transformation...
- Rate £550 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Undetermined
- Location Newcastle, Tyne & Wear, UK
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Lead Observability & Data Architect/Engineer (SC/DV Cleared)
Posted 1 week ago by GIOS Technology Limited
The role of Lead Observability & Data Architect/Engineer (SC/DV Cleared) involves designing and scaling critical monitor...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Hybrid - London/Reading/Birmingham/Manchester/Glasgow/Liverpool/Newcastle , UK
Lead Observability & Data Architect/Engineer (SC/DV Cleared)
Posted 1 week ago by GIOS Technology Limited
The role of Lead Observability & Data Architect/Engineer involves designing and scaling national-critical monitoring fab...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Hybrid - London/Reading/Birmingham/Manchester/Glasgow/Liverpool/Newcastle
Manager - Business Planning and Performance
Posted 1 week ago by Homes England
The Manager - Business Planning and Performance role at Homes England involves delivering high-quality performance repor...
- Rate £46,573 per year
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
Building Information Modelling Manager
Posted 1 week ago by Lancesoft UK
The Building Information Modelling Manager will lead the BIM strategy and ensure compliance with relevant standards whil...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Sheffield, Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham, Newcastle, Blackpool, Glasgow, UK
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About Our Finance Manager Contract Roles in Newcastle
What does a finance manager contractor do?
Finance Manager contractors are engaged to manage and oversee core finance operations within an organisation, providing leadership of the day-to-day finance function including month-end close, management reporting, statutory compliance, team management, and the financial controls that ensure the accuracy and integrity of the accounts. The role bridges the operational accounting work of the finance team and the commercial and strategic dimensions of the broader finance function, with Finance Managers typically reporting to a Finance Director, CFO, or equivalent and managing a team of accountants and finance assistants. Contractors are brought in to cover a vacancy, support a finance team through a period of significant change, or provide interim management capacity during a restructuring.
The core competencies for Finance Manager contracting include combine technical accounting competence with team leadership and stakeholder management capability. A professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, or CIMA is a common requirement across most Finance Manager contract roles, alongside substantial experience managing month-end close processes, preparing and reviewing management accounts, and overseeing a finance team in a pressured, deadline-driven environment. Strong knowledge of the relevant accounting systems and ERP platforms in use at the client is expected, with SAP, Oracle, Xero, and Sage appearing most frequently depending on the size and type of organisation. The ability to identify and implement improvements to finance processes, manage external auditors, and engage with non-finance stakeholders on financial matters is widely expected at this level.
What is the market like for finance manager contractors?
The Finance Manager contract market is a large, consistently active segment of the finance contracting market, driven by the universal need for operational finance management across organisations of all sectors and sizes. Demand is steady across the year with predictable peaks around year-end and audit periods. The market spans a range of seniority and rate levels, with Finance Manager roles in complex or large organisations commanding day rates that reflect the scope of financial responsibility involved. Qualified finance managers with experience on relevant ERP platforms, particularly SAP and Oracle, consistently find good availability of opportunities across the UK market.
What is the contracting market like in Newcastle?
Major banks and building societies operate large processing and technology centres in Newcastle, producing reliable work for IT infrastructure, development, and organisational change contractors. Local government and health service employers add volume across project delivery, informatics, and analytical roles. Around the Helix innovation district and the wider city centre, a growing cluster of technology firms and digital agencies has brought front-end development, UX design, and data engineering into the local mix. Newcastle's distance from other major contractor hubs means the market is somewhat self-contained: contractors tend to be locally based rather than commuting from elsewhere, which reduces competition for roles and gives established local contractors a relationship advantage with repeat clients.
How much do finance manager contractors usually earn in Newcastle?
Contract rates for finance manager roles in Newcastle typically range from £405 to £720 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many finance manager vacancies in Newcastle are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 400 finance manager contract roles across the site, with Newcastle contributing consistently. Data reviewed up to June 2026.