Interim Finance Manager

Interim Finance Manager

375- 425 per day Inside IR35 Hybrid 3 - 4 Months (Potential to Go Permanent)

Gleeson Recruitment Group are thrilled to be supporting a large and well-established group in Leicester who are looking for an experienced Interim Finance Manager to join them with immediate effect.

Supporting multiple central functions and high-value projects (c. 100m+ spend), this role plays a key part in ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting, control, and analysis at the group level.

Ideal for a hands-on, qualified accountant with strong leadership skills, Group reporting and business partnering experience, this opportunity also has the potential to convert to a permanent role for the right candidate.

Interim Finance Manager Responsibilities:

• Ownership of the month-end close process and delivery of management accounts for multiple central functions within tight timescales
• Review and report on monthly spend with senior stakeholders across the business
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations (accruals, payroll, prepayments etc.)
• Manage and develop two experienced Accounts Assistants
• Collaborate with Group Reporting on forecasting, audit schedules, and reporting packs
• Approve POs, invoices and payments in line with authority limits
• Drive process improvements across intercompany recharges and financial controls
• Support strategic and ad hoc projects as required

The Ideal Candidate:

• Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) is ideal
• Strong management accounting and group reporting for a large group background is essential
• Team management experience is essential
• Highly organised with great attention to detail
• Available at short notice and comfortable working in a fast-paced group setting

Start: ASAP Location: Leicester Hybrid working (3 days in the office) with flexible hours

If you are available on short notice, live within a reasonable daily commute to Leicester and can commit fully to the business for the next 3-4 months, please don't hesitate to apply today. Interviews commence from Friday 4th July.

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