Interim Finance Manager in Bradford

Shape the Financial Future of an Organisation That Changes Lives

Are you a CCAB Qualified Accountant looking for a varied and rewarding interim opportunity where your financial expertise will make a genuine impact? We're recruiting on behalf of our Client based in Bradford, who is an independent organisation delivering vital Children's Services across Bradford. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside the Director of Finance, helping to shape the financial future of an organisation with an annual turnover of more than £230 million.

Offering an excellent pay rate of £33.70 per hour, this role is ideal for an experienced finance professional who enjoys strategic business partnering while overseeing key corporate finance functions.

About the Role

As Interim Finance Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting the Director of Finance, ensuring the Trust maintains the highest standards of financial governance, statutory compliance and financial performance. This is a broad and varied position where you'll work closely with senior leaders, providing expert financial advice while taking responsibility for essential corporate finance activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and delivery of year-end Statutory Accounts.
• Manage both Internal and External Audit processes.
• Oversee Companies House statutory filings and financial compliance.
• Manage VAT, including partial exemption, PAYE, pensions and outsourced payroll.
• Oversee Corporation Tax, cashflow management and treasury activities.
• Ensure robust financial controls and governance are maintained.
• Produce accurate financial reports, budgets and forecasts.
• Provide financial business partnering and support to budget holders across the organisation.
• Report to and support Executive Management and the Audit Committee.
• Build effective working relationships with colleagues across both the Trust and Bradford Council.
• Mentor, coach and support members of the finance team.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial systems, reporting and processes.

About You

We're looking for an experienced and commercially minded finance professional who can confidently operate within a complex organisation.

Essential Requirements

• CCAB Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent).
• Significant experience delivering:
• Year-end Statutory Accounts.
• Internal and External Audit.
• Companies House compliance and filing.
• VAT (including partial exemption).
• Outsourced payroll, PAYE and pension administration.
• Corporation Tax.
• Cashflow management.
• Day-to-day corporate finance operations within a commercial or complex organisation.
• Experience supporting Executive Management, Audit Committees and senior stakeholders.
• Strong business partnering experience, supporting budget holders with budgeting and forecasting.
• Previous experience mentoring and developing finance staff.
• Excellent analytical, communication and organisational skills.
• A proactive approach with the ability to drive continuous improvement.

Why Join?

£33.70 per hour Monday to Friday | 9:00am – 5:00pm. Join an organisation making a lasting difference to children and families across Bradford. Be part of a collaborative and supportive finance team. Work in a strategic role within an organisation managing an annual turnover of over £230 million. Opportunity to influence financial strategy and organisational success.