Temporary Finance Manager
Location: Witney
Contract: Open to full or part time hours
The Opportunity
We are working on behalf of a growing business to recruit an experienced Finance Manager to take ownership of its finance function and play a key role in supporting business performance and growth.
Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will oversee day-to-day finance operations, lead month-end and year-end reporting, manage cash flow and working capital, and provide meaningful financial insight to support commercial decision-making.
This is a varied, hands‑on role offering responsibility across finance, commercial operations, supplier management and HR.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the production of monthly management accounts, financial reports and year-end processes
- Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis, providing recommendations to support business strategy
- Take ownership of cash flow, credit control, expenditure and working capital
- Oversee stock valuation, stock levels and inventory efficiency
- Manage payroll, VAT returns, statutory reporting and external audits
- Monitor financial performance, identify variances and implement effective financial controls
- Lead and develop the finance team, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of financial processes
- Support HR activities, including recruitment, employee relations, contracts and policy development
- Negotiate supplier contracts and drive cost efficiencies across the business
About You
- A relevant accountancy qualification, degree or equivalent demonstrable experience
- Strong management accounting, budgeting and forecasting skills
- Advanced Excel skills and experience using Sage 50
- Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills
- Experience managing HR matters and negotiating supplier contracts
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Temporary Finance Manager in Witney employer: Gill Cooke Personnel Ltd T/A The Recruitment Group
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Contact Details:
Gill Cooke Personnel Ltd T/A The Recruitment Group Recruitment Team
