Interim Finance Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Interim Finance Manager to join a respected Kidderminster organisation. You'll oversee financial operations, produce accurate reporting, and support senior leaders with commercial decisions. The role focuses on maintaining compliance and reliability while contributing to a collaborative, quality-driven environment within the medical engineering sector

As an Interim Finance Manager based in Kidderminster, you'll oversee all aspects of financial management, from preparing management accounts and leading year-end processes to managing a finance team and handling client queries. You'll liaise with auditors, banks, and other stakeholders, maintain accurate financial records, and contribute strategically in senior management meetings. The role also involves supporting ad hoc projects and providing commercial insight, requiring strong communication, adaptability, and a collaborative approach in a dynamic environment. The role requires someone on-site 5 days a week in the office.

• Oversee the daily operational management of the finance department, ensuring all processes run smoothly and efficiently to meet organisational objectives.
• Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounting information to strict deadlines, supporting both internal stakeholders and external reporting obligations.
• Calculate and prepare cost accruals, prepayments, deferred income, and accrued income journals with meticulous attention to detail.
• Maintain the fixed asset register by calculating and posting monthly depreciation journals to ensure accurate asset tracking and reporting.
• Perform comprehensive balance sheet reconciliations to guarantee accuracy and integrity in financial statements.
• Prepare formal monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for the parent company and wider group, adhering strictly to required timelines.
• Supervise all ledger functions including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and credit control activities.
• Manage accounting systems (Sage 200) alongside related administrative systems to optimise efficiency and data integrity.
• Lead year-end responsibilities such as liaising with external auditors, producing statutory accounts, and fulfilling group reporting requirements.
• Oversee production of quarterly VAT returns as required by HMRC while ensuring full compliance with relevant regulations.

What you bring:

The Interim Finance Manager combine strong technical expertise with effective communication and teamwork. You'll have hands-on experience across core finance functions, including ledgers, statutory reporting, VAT, and systems, alongside familiarity with regulatory standards. Confident and adaptable, you'll build trusted relationships and consistently deliver accurate, reliable results in a changing environment.

• Demonstrated practical experience working within an accounting or finance department where you have managed multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products-particularly Excel-to analyse data and produce clear financial reports.
• Familiarity with ISO9001:2015, ISO13485:2016, and ISO14001:2015 Quality Management Systems is highly desirable for maintaining compliance standards.
• Experience implementing or improving financial systems that enhance operational effectiveness within a finance function.
• Hands-on experience using accounting software such as Sage 200 or payroll packages like Sage 50 Payroll is essential for this role.
• Ideally fully qualified (ICAEW/ACCA/CIMA), but applications are welcomed from those who are part-qualified or hold AAT/CAT credentials as a minimum requirement.
• A high level of commitment to producing quality work combined with flexibility to adapt as business needs evolve.
• A proven track record of working collaboratively within teams and across different areas of an organisation to achieve shared goals.
• The ability to operate effectively in environments characterised by ongoing change while maintaining composure under pressure.

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