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Your new company A leading organisation with a strong market presence and a commitment to operational excellence are looking for an experienced Senior Finance interim. The business is undergoing an exciting period of growth and transformation, creating a high-impact opportunity for a seasoned finance professional to join their leadership team. With a culture built on collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement, the company offers a dynamic environment where finance plays a crucial role in driving performance. Your new role Sitting as a senior member of the finance leadership team, you'll take ownership of a wide range of responsibilities, including: Commercial Finance & Strategy - Set the financial agenda, guide strategic decision-making, and provide clear insights on performance, risks and opportunities to executive stakeholders. FP&A Leadership - Oversee planning cycles, forecasting and regular reporting, ensuring robust modelling, analysis and scenario planning to support business objectives. Reporting & Governance - Lead on accurate financial reporting, maintain strong internal controls, and manage statutory and audit requirements. People Leadership - Inspire and develop a capable finance team across onshore and offshore locations, driving consistency, best practice and continuous improvement. Cash & Stakeholder Management - Manage cash flow and working capital, and collaborate with commercial, operational and global finance teams to support wider business initiatives. What you'll need to succeed A fully qualified accountant. Strong technical grounding in reporting, consolidation and financial control. Demonstrated capability across commercial finance and FP&A. Proven track record in finance transformation or change programmes. Confident communicator with the ability to influence senior stakeholders. Be available immediately and can commit to a contract length of up to 12 months What you'll get in return Hybrid working 2-3 days office based Long term contract length of up to 12 months with possibility of extension Be part of an organisation who are seeing rapid growth and change Salary up to £80k + Benefits + Bonus What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Interim CFO / Interim Finance Director (Confidential Assignment)Public Sector Hybrid £600-£800 per dayWe are supporting a high-profile public sector organisation with the exclusive appointment of an Interim CFO / Interim Finance Director to provide senior technical finance leadership during a period of significant scrutiny and change. This is a rare opportunity for an experienced interim to step into a high-impact, finite assignment, bringing calm, rigour and assurance at a critical point in the organisation's audit journey.The contextThe organisation is entering an especially important 25/26 year-end audit, with heightened external scrutiny and a strong focus on governance, assurance and quality. While the wider finance leadership team is commercially focused, there is a clear need for additional senior technical capacity to support the Financial Controller and ensure the audit process is delivered smoothly, robustly and on time. As such, this role will operate flexibly at FD or CFO level, reporting to the Chief Operating Officer and acting as a senior technical counterbalance within the finance leadership team.The roleWorking closely with the Financial Controller, you will provide hands-on leadership across audit preparation, delivery and resolution. A central element of the role is joint accountability for the relationship with the National Audit Office, ensuring clear communication, timely responses and effective resolution of issues.Key responsibilities include: Senior leadership and technical oversight of the 25/26 Annual Report & Accounts Leading and managing engagement with external auditors (NAO), including audit planning, issues resolution and final sign-off Identifying, managing and evidencing material audit risks and key judgements Establishing clear audit governance and assurance routes, with structured escalation and regular reporting to senior stakeholders Supporting the Financial Controller in addressing audit findings, control weaknesses and accounting judgements Leading management responses and ensuring agreed actions are delivered Capturing lessons learned and driving continuous improvement in audit readiness, controls and financial processes This is a hands-on assignment suited to someone comfortable operating at senior level while remaining close to the detail when required. About youThis role will suit an experienced interim who enjoys stepping into complex environments and helping teams navigate high-stakes audits with confidence.You are likely to bring: Proven experience as an Interim FD or CFO Strong technical accounting and year-end audit expertise Confidence operating in regulated or public sector environments Experience working with the National Audit Office (highly desirable, but not essential) A calm, collaborative leadership style with the authority to challenge constructively You'll be comfortable balancing strategy, governance and hands-on delivery, and motivated by making a tangible difference over a defined period.Assignment details: Start: Early May Duration: Initial 6-month contract Location: Hybrid - 3 days remote / 2 days on-site Rate: £600-£800 per day (dependent on experience and level) What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or reach out to Charles Maidment from the Hays senior finance contract team. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Sewell Wallis is currently working with a global manufacturing group based in Leeds as they look to appoint a Finance Manager due to internal promotion. With the support of a team of five, the successful candidate will take full responsibility for producing monthly management accounts for the UK business. This West Yorkshire business has a great working culture that puts its people first. We are looking for a great manager and mentor who can continue developing the team as they work through their professional studies. What will you be doing? The Finance Manager will lead and support a team of 5 (2 part-time Accounts Payable Clerks, 2 part-time General Finance Assistants, and 1 Finance Apprentice). Oversee core accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, general ledger, and financial analysis. Prepare and post month-end journal entries (prepayments, accruals, revenue adjustments, manufacturing variances). Produce timely and accurate management accounts under the company's reporting deadlines. Maintain and manage the fixed asset register; create internal orders on SAP and ensure compliance with company asset management procedures. Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and quarterly trial balance variance analysis with appropriate follow-up actions. Review and approve payroll and supplier payments, ensuring accuracy and adherence to financial controls. Approve and validate vendor setups and changes in line with internal policies. Support both internal and external financial audits, ensuring timely and accurate responses to auditor requests. Assist with lease reconciliation and ensure accuracy of lease vehicle schedules and coordinate with relevant departments for changes or renewals. Identify and implement improvements to financial systems and processes to enhance efficiency, control, and reporting accuracy. Participate in ad hoc financial projects and initiatives as assigned What skills do we need? CIMA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent). Extensive working knowledge of SAP or a similar ERP system. Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is highly desirable. Demonstrated ability to work to tight, recurring deadlines under pressure. Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, formula-driven reports). Strong communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills. Proven leadership and team management capabilities. What's on offer? Salary of up to 60,000 depending on experience Hybrid working (3 days in the office) 8 % employer pension contribution On-site parking Apply for this role below, or for more information, contact Kayley. To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.