Interim Finance Manager

Interim Finance Manager Penrith or Rochdale Up to £300 per day Short term contractI'm supporting a high growth, operationally led business looking to appoint a Regional Finance Manager - a pivotal role sitting between Group Finance and the Regional Leadership Team. This is ideal for someone who enjoys getting into the detail, driving data accuracy, and becoming the financial heartbeat of a regional operation.You'll be the key finance partner for the region, responsible for ensuring accurate reporting, strong financial control, and supporting commercial decision making. The role offers breadth, visibility, and genuine influence.Responsibilities

• Lead the production of monthly financials, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and alignment with Group accounting policies.
• Work closely with senior finance to build robust budgets and forward looking forecasts.
• Track, analyse, and challenge overhead spend across the region.
• Support cashflow forecasting, with particular focus on land, build spend, and in month movements.
• Own regional balance sheet items, including WIP, ensuring issues are identified and escalated early.

About You

• ACA/ACCA/ACMA qualified Accountant
• Experience using COINS or Anaplan is advantageous.
• A detailed, accuracy focused mindset.
• Ability to manage tight deadlines and multiple priorities.
• Confident communication style with stakeholders across finance and operations.
• A proactive, problem solving approach with a drive for continuous improvement.

If you're a technically strong, commercially aware finance professional who enjoys a mix of detail, control, and operational partnering, I'd love to have a confidential chat. Drop me a message for more info.If you're interested, please apply or email your CV to .

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