Temp Finance Manager
Posted 1 day ago by HAYS
Negotiable
Inside
Hybrid
Manchester, Lancashire, UK
Summary: The role of Temp Finance Manager involves overseeing day-to-day finance operations for a leading publicly funded cultural organization in the UK. This hands-on position requires a qualified accountant to manage transactional finance, cashflow, and year-end processes while working closely with the finance team. The contract is initially for three months with the possibility of extension based on performance. The role offers a hybrid working arrangement, requiring three days in the office in Manchester.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee transactional finance and manage daily cashflow activity.
- Ensure accuracy of journals and support with year-end processes.
- Stabilize day-to-day finance operations during a period of transition.
- Communicate effectively with finance and non-finance colleagues.
- Act as a steady hand and add immediate value to the finance team.
Key Skills:
- Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or strong QBE.
- Proven track record as an interim contractor with extensive year-end support experience.
- Strong transactional oversight and self-improvement capabilities.
- Desirable experience in payroll and pensions.
- Ability to work at pace and resolve operational challenges.
- Experience with foreign exchange dealings is useful.
- Immediate or short-notice availability.
Salary (Rate): £300 Daily
City: Manchester
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Finance
Charity - Temp Finance Manager - £250-300 PDay - 3M+ Hybrid - Manchester
Your new company
One of the UK's leading publicly funded cultural organisations.
Your new role
As Interim Finance Manager/Year-End Accountant, you will report to the Financial Controller and work closely with the finance team to stabilise the day-to-day finance operations. This is a hands-on, process-driven role suited to a seasoned contractor who can step in quickly and add immediate value.You will oversee transactional finance, manage daily cashflow activity, ensure journals are accurate, and support with year-end. You will act as a steady hand during a period of transition. Please note this role is full time and offers hybrid working, with 3 days in the office required in central Manchester.
This is initially a 3-month contract, with the potential to be extended dependent on performance and business needs.
What you'll need to succeed
- Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or strong QBE
- A proven track record as a seasoned interim contractor and extensive experience of supporting with year-end, reconciliations, streamlining processes and tightening controls.
- Strong transactional oversight and self-improvements capability.
- Payroll and Pensions experience would be desirable.
- Comfortable working at pace and resolving operational challenges
- Ability to effectively communicate with finance and non-finance colleagues, and confident to push back when challenged.
- Foreign exchange dealings would be useful in this role as you will be liaising with colleagues from across the world.
- Immediate or short-notice availability
What you'll get in return
- Competitive day rate £250-300 per day (Inside IR35)
- Flexible hybrid working - 3 days onsite required
- A role where you can make a tangible impact quickly
- The chance to positively impact a well-respected community organisation
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Georgia Wilson at Hays Manchester. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.