Interim Finance Manager

Paying c£70K 6M+ FTC Manchester / Hybrid

We re partnering with a well-established housing organisation to appoint an Interim Finance Manager to provide leadership across core finance operations during a key period of transformation.

This is a high-impact role, sitting at the heart of the finance function, with responsibility for delivering accurate financial reporting, driving performance insight, and leading a capable business partnering team.

The Opportunity

This role offers the chance to step into a senior position with real breadth overseeing management accounts, leading budgeting cycles, and influencing strategic decision-making across the organisation.

You ll work closely with the Head of Finance and senior stakeholders, ensuring robust financial control, strong reporting, and continuous improvement across systems and processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of monthly management accounts, including insightful executive summaries
• Oversee budget setting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
• Manage and develop a team of Finance Business Partners, driving performance and capability
• Ensure balance sheet integrity and timely reconciliations
• Deliver high-quality financial reporting and KPI analysis to support decision-making
• Partner with budget holders to improve financial understanding and accountability
• Support year-end processes and regulatory returns
• Drive improvements in financial systems, processes, and reporting
• Contribute to wider business transformation and value for money initiatives
• Deputise for senior finance leadership where required

About You

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
• Proven experience leading operational finance functions in a complex organisation
• Strong track record delivering management accounts, budgeting, and financial controls
• Experience managing and developing finance teams
• Confident communicator, able to influence senior stakeholders
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Experience within housing, public sector, or regulated environments is highly advantageous but not essential

Why Apply?

• Immediate impact role with strong senior exposure
• Opportunity to shape processes and influence change
• Collaborative, values-driven environment
• Flexible, hybrid working

If this sounds of interest, please apply online asap.