Job Description An not-for-profit organisation is seeking an experienced and hands-on Interim Management Accountant/Finance Manager to provide stability and support during a busy transition period. This short term assignment will focus on maintaining day-to-day finance operations, coordinating a small finance team, improving reporting capabilities and strengthening financial controls and processes. You'll work closely with operational stakeholders to ensure the finance function continues to deliver an effective and responsive service. This is a delivery-focused role rather than a strategic leadership position, making it ideal for an experienced contractor who enjoys rolling up their sleeves and adding immediate value. Oversee month-end processes, reconciliations and management accounting activities. Deliver accurate and timely reporting, variance analysis and draft management accounts. Improve reporting functionality and develop finance system outputs for operational use. Strengthen financial controls, audit readiness and supporting documentation. Document key finance processes and procedures to improve consistency and efficiency. Coordinate workloads, priorities and deadlines across a small finance team. Deliver a clear handover and recommendations to support the incoming permanent Finance Manager. Strong management accounting experience, including month-end close and reconciliations. Excellent financial controls and audit experience. Proven ability to coordinate and support small finance teams. Advanced Excel and finance systems knowledge. Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central experience. Systems development or database configuration knowledge. Year-end audit support experience. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Senior Finance Manager - Financial Accounts employer: Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
As a Senior Finance Manager in our well-established machinery sector company, you will thrive in a collaborative environment that values your expertise and contributions. We offer a competitive salary of up to £55,000, alongside a comprehensive benefits package and the chance to work closely with senior leadership, ensuring your role is both impactful and rewarding. With a focus on employee growth and autonomy, this position provides a unique opportunity to influence financial and operational decision-making within a dynamic SME setting.
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