Finance Manager (6 Month FTC - temp to perm)

6 month fixed term contract, with potential of permanent opportunity Competitive Salary + Benefits

We're currently partnering with a growing retail business to recruit an experienced Finance Manager into a key role within their finance function.

This opportunity would suit an immediately available, qualified finance professional who enjoys operating in a hands-on, commercial environment and wants to play a pivotal role in strengthening financial controls, improving processes, and supporting business growth.

Reporting into senior finance leadership, the Finance Manager will take ownership of core financial reporting activities while working closely with colleagues across finance and the wider business.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the month-end close process, ensuring accurate and timely reporting
• Reviewing journals, balance sheet reconciliations, and management information
• Supporting the preparation of statutory accounts and acting as a key contact for external auditors
• Ensuring compliance with accounting standards, tax requirements, and internal controls
• Identifying and implementing process improvements across finance systems and reporting
• Providing technical accounting support and guidance to finance colleagues
• Contributing insight to budgeting, forecasting, and wider commercial decision-making

Our client is looking for someone who can combine strong technical expertise with a pragmatic, business-focused mindset:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Proven experience in financial reporting, month-end close, and audit support
• Strong balance sheet control and attention to detail
• Confident communicator, comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders and external advisors
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving retail or consumer-led environment

• Background in retail, multi-site, or consumer-facing businesses
• Experience supporting finance transformation or process improvement initiatives
• Exposure to growing or scaling organisations

• A broad, visible position within a commercially driven retail business
• Chance to shape and improve finance processes and controls
• Strong progression and development potential
• Competitive salary and benefits package

If you're a qualified finance professional considering your next move and would like to discuss this opportunity in confidence, please apply or get in touch for more information.

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