Finance Manager

A fast-growing tech business near Southampton is entering an exciting stage of integration and expansion following a recent acquisition to strengthen its finance capability during this critical phase, the company is seeking an interim Finance Manager to partner closely with the CFO and help embed stronger governance, process discipline, and commercial insight.

This is a hands-on, visible role where you ll bring structure and pace to a scaling operation.

What will the Interim Finance Manager role involve?

• Take ownership of day-to-day finance operations and month-end delivery
• Strengthen financial governance, control, and reporting frameworks
• Support post-acquisition integration and system alignment (Xero)
• Identify and deliver process efficiencies across finance and operations
• Provide commercial challenge and insight to the CFO on performance and growth
• Coach and support a small team (3 transactional reports) to raise standards and capability

Suitable Candidate for the Interim Finance Manager vacancy:

• Qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with a track record in SME or high-growth environments
• Strong technical grounding and understanding of controls
• Pragmatic, delivery-focused, and confident working with pace and ambiguity
• Hands-on approach with an ability to balance day-to-day delivery and improvement
  
  Additional benefits and information for the role of Interim Finance Acquisition Manager

• Hybrid working and flexibility
• Holiday pay and pension

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