Reed
**Office based**Fixed Term Contract**Free Parking**Could be Extended**
Interim Finance Manager – Three-Month Contract with a possibility to be extended
Location: Peterborough
We are seeking an experienced Interim Finance Manager to support our client in overseeing the finance function during a critical transition period. This role will provide leadership to the finance team while ensuring strong financial controls, accurate reporting, and effective commercial guidance to the senior leadership team.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee day-to-day financial operations for the business, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Manage and develop the finance team, including oversight of ledgers, payroll, and credit control.
- Produce and present management reporting, performance analysis, and KPIs at board level.
- Lead group reporting activities, ensuring timely and consistent monthly outputs.
- Maintain and improve financial controls, processes, and governance across the department.
- Manage banking, cashflow reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
- Support statutory reporting requirements, including tax and regulatory submissions.
- Collaborate with Directors on strategic planning, financial policies, and commercial initiatives.
Required Experience & Skills
- Experience with SAP S4/HANA is essential.
- Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent).
- Proven experience managing finance teams and accounting operations.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to communicate financial insights effectively.
- Background in interim or project-based finance roles is advantageous.
- Ability to work autonomously and deliver results within tight timeframes.
Contract Details
- Initial term: Three Months
- Start date: As soon as 22nd June
- Potential for extension depending on business needs
If you have the required experience and are available immediately or at short notice, please apply.
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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