At a Glance
- Tasks: Oversee finance operations and manage cash flow during a period of change.
- Company: Dynamic organisation in Leeds with a focus on financial control.
- Benefits: Competitive day rate, flexible working with 2 days onsite and 3 days remote.
- Other info: Opportunity for temporary to permanent transition with excellent career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a fast-paced environment while enhancing your finance skills.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Finance Manager or Senior Finance professional required.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 £ per year.
We are supporting an organisation with the appointment of an Interim Management Accountant / Finance Manager to oversee day-to-day finance operations and provide hands-on financial control during a period of change. This is a broad, delivery-focused role, ideal for an experienced interim comfortable operating across operational finance, management reporting and cash management.
Key responsibilities
- Oversee day-to-day finance operations, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable
- Produce monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and commentary
- Manage cash flow forecasting and monitor daily cash positions
- Maintain accurate financial records and ensure general ledger integrity
- Prepare and submit VAT returns
- Implement, review and maintain robust financial controls and processes
- Monitor expenditure, review costs and identify opportunities for savings and efficiencies
- Manage key supplier relationships, including negotiating and agreeing payment terms
The ideal candidate
- Proven experience operating as a Finance Manager or Senior Finance professional
- Strong, hands-on approach with the ability to operate across operational and reporting finance
- Confident producing management accounts and managing cash flow in fast-paced environments
- Comfortable improving processes and controls while maintaining business-as-usual delivery
- Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to work closely with non-finance teams
What you'll get in return
There is a great day rate on offer at between £250 - £350 p/day (Inside IR35). This role is 2 days on site in Leeds and 3 days working from home.
What you need to do now
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