Interim Finance Manager

Summary: The Interim Finance Manager will oversee the financial management of a company based in Bridgend for a 9-month fixed-term contract. The role requires immediate availability and experience in finance, particularly in payroll and financial reporting. The successful candidate will support senior management with financial analysis and strategic insights to enhance business performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily financial operations, including payroll, sales invoicing, and purchase ledger activities.
• Manage and support the finance team to ensure tasks are completed efficiently and deadlines are consistently met.
• Monitor daily cash flow and prepare accurate cash forecasts.
• Process the weekly payroll to ensure timely and accurate processing.
• Manage the sales ledger to ensure invoices are issued promptly and payments are received in line with agreed terms.
• Maintain the purchase ledger by ensuring all supplier invoices are posted in the correct accounting period and payments are made on time.
• Support in the preparation of the monthly management accounts to evaluate overall company performance.
• Produce and analyse departmental profitability reports to support strategic decision-making.
• Provide financial insight and recommendations to assist senior management with both short-term and long-term planning.
• Present financial reports to senior leadership as required.
• Continuously improve internal financial systems and processes, leveraging technology and software solutions.
• Establish and maintain robust financial policies and procedures.
• Ensure full compliance with relevant financial regulations and legislation.

Key Skills:

• Proven experience in a finance-related role.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Proficient in computerised accounting systems.
• Previous managerial or team leadership experience.
• Prior experience managing weekly payroll processes.
• Background in similar roles is desirable.
• A track record of successfully improving financial processes is a strong advantage.

Salary (Rate): 45000

City: Bridgend

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Finance