Interim Finance Manager

  • Elevation Recruitment Group
  • Darlington, County Durham
  • Jan 29, 2026
Contractor Banking Finance

Job Description

Interim Finance Manager£70-£75k3-6 Months Immediate start requiredDarlington

Elevation Recruitment are delighted to be working with a thriving manufacturing business based near Darlington, who are looking to appoint an experienced Finance Manager to support the team through an exciting period of change. This is a fantastic interim opportunity for someone who enjoys being hands-on and making an immediate impact.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop a small finance team across day-to-day accounting and reporting
  • Own the month-end close, management accounts and balance sheet control
  • Coordinate Business Unit SOX testing and Financial Audits.
  • Support budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis
  • Partner with stakeholders across the business to provide clear, commercial insight
  • Drive continuous improvement across systems, processes and reporting

About You

  • Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
  • Proven experience in a Senior Finance Manager or similar role
  • Confident managing and developing a small team
  • Proven SOX compliance experience
  • Clear communicator who can engage both finance and non-finance stakeholders