Summary: The Interim Finance Director will lead the finance operations for a client in Manchester, focusing on strategic direction and financial performance management. This role involves delivering high-quality financial reporting, managing risks and opportunities, and developing a finance team. The successful candidate will collaborate with the UK board to implement initiatives and ensure robust financial controls are maintained. A strong background in finance, along with relevant qualifications and experience, is essential for this position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop the UK based Finance team to deliver top-tier financial reporting and control
• Serve as a key member of the UK Operational board
• Lead the finance team through audit
• Manage the financial performance of the UK business, identifying areas of commercial/financial risk & opportunity
• Propose and implement clear management information and KPI's to provide deep insight into the commercial performance of the business
• Set clear goals and objectives for direct reports in areas of financial control, commercial finance & finance business partnering
• Ensure robust controls are in place at all times across the UK business
• Serve as a reliable and trusted business partner to the UK Managing Director
• Take lead on rolling forecasts ensuring that budget models remain relevant, with assumptions refreshed and challenged regularly

Key Skills:

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualification
• 6 years post qualification experience
• Experience within a similar position
• Excellent staff management skills
• Strong planning and organisation skills essential
• Enthusiasm and self-motivation
• High level proficiency in Excel

Salary (Rate): 130000

City: Manchester

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: Finance