Management Accountant / Finance Manager

Interim Finance Manager - 3 - 6 Months (Temporary to Permanent potential)Interim Finance Manager/Management Accountant - Leeds

Your new roleWe are supporting an organisation with the appointment of an Interim Finance Manager/ Management Accountant to oversee day-to-day finance operations and provide hands-on financial control during a period of change.

This is a broad, delivery-focused role, ideal for an experienced interim comfortable operating across operational finance, management reporting and cash management.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day finance operations, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable
• Produce monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and commentary
• Manage cash flow forecasting and monitor daily cash positions
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure general ledger integrity
• Prepare and submit VAT returns
• Implement, review and maintain robust financial controls and processes
• Monitor expenditure, review costs and identify opportunities for savings and efficiencies
• Manage key supplier relationships, including negotiating and agreeing payment terms

• Proven experience operating as a Finance Manager or Senior Finance professional
• Strong, hands-on approach with the ability to operate across operational and reporting finance
• Confident producing management accounts and managing cash flow in fast-paced environments.
• Comfortable improving processes and controls while maintaining business-as-usual delivery
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to work closely with non-finance teams