Interim Finance Manager

Summary: The Interim Finance Manager will play a pivotal role in establishing the finance function for a newly formed Local Authority Trading Company (LATCo) focused on waste and recycling services. This position requires a seasoned finance leader to develop financial controls, implement systems, and collaborate across various departments to ensure operational readiness. The role is hybrid, requiring one day a week on-site in Bristol, and is expected to last for six months. The position is classified as outside IR35.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop financial controls, policies, and procedures; set up bank accounts; establish procurement processes aligned to the Procurement Act 2023; and design end-to-end PO, invoicing, and payment workflows.
• Lead the selection and implementation of finance systems; oversee payroll arrangements delivered by others.
• Drive the finance work stream, create the full project plan, and provide advice on governance, compliance, and commercial considerations.
• Work closely with project leadership, HR, Legal and Operations to ensure operational readiness.

Key Skills:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent).
• Demonstrable experience in building or transforming finance functions.
• Strong grounding in both public-sector finance and commercial/SME environments.
• Sound understanding of local government governance and procurement law.
• Proven project management skills and ability to work independently.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Bristol

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other