Interim Finance Manager in Liverpool

We are looking for an experienced Interim Finance Manager to provide support across all areas of financial management, reporting, and compliance. This role will cover a broad remit, including financial accounting, housing benefits, and care support package funding.

The ideal candidate will be a hands-on professional, capable of operating both strategically and operationally, ensuring that financial controls are robust, reporting is timely and accurate, and key service areas are supported during this interim period.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accurate preparation of financial statements, regulatory returns, and internal reporting.
• Oversee the reconciliation and management of accounts related to housing benefits, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and best practice.
• Manage financial processes associated with care support packages, including budgeting, funding allocations, invoicing, and financial reporting.
• Liaise with operational teams, care providers, and benefits administrators to ensure accurate financial oversight and accountability.
• Provide advice and guidance to operational teams on financial procedures, compliance, and risk management.
• Support the annual budgeting process, financial forecasting, and month-end/year-end close activities.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, internal controls, and corporate governance standards.
• Prepare reports and presentations for senior management and stakeholders on financial performance, risks, and opportunities.
• Assist with internal and external audit processes, ensuring all relevant information is provided and recommendations are actioned.
• Drive process improvements and contribute to the strengthening of financial systems and procedures.

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Skills and Experience:

• Qualified Accountant
• Experience in financial accounting and financial management roles, ideally within a public sector, housing, or care services environment.
• Strong knowledge of housing benefits and care support package funding frameworks.
• Excellent financial reporting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
• Proficient in the use of financial systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Experience in interim, project, or transitional finance roles is highly desirable.

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Package:

£350 per day inside IR35