Summary: The Interim Finance Manager role is a 6-month fixed-term contract based in Andover, requiring an immediately available candidate. The position involves overseeing the finance function, collaborating with key stakeholders, and ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance. The role is critical for transitioning responsibilities from the outgoing finance manager to the new hire, with opportunities for the interim to take on the permanent position. The ideal candidate will have experience in SME finance management and a proactive approach to process improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support in preparation & review of the weekly business unit forecast.
• Monthly support and review of reporting of KPI's, P&L reviews and associated commentary.
• Analysis and review of expenditure within the business unit.
• Review and support in tender submissions.
• Business partnering support to key stakeholders across the company.
• Month end processes, such as accruals and prepayments, WIP reviews and performance reporting.
• Support and review of key elements of the budgeting process.
• Review and support around WIP level, aged debts etc.
• Ensure compliance with financial processes.
• Analysis of capital expenditure requests.
• Financial management of large projects to ensure costs and revenue are on track.
• Ensure invoicing is done in a timely manner.
• Supervision of payroll submissions.
• Adhoc analysis as required.
• Continually seek to improve processes and drive efficiency.

Key Skills:

• Qualified accountant.
• Experience in SME finance management.
• Strong organisational and analytical skills.
• Detail-oriented.
• Commercial aptitude.
• Flexible, proactive hands-on approach.
• Ability to work autonomously and take ownership of the role.

Salary (Rate): 75000

City: Andover

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Finance