Interim Group Financial Reporting Manager 5-Month Contract (Day Rate) High Wycombe (2 days per week onsite) We are partnering with a listed organisation to appoint an Interim Group Financial Reporting Manager for a 5-month assignment. This role will provide critical cover while the business recruits a permanent hire and will play a key part in ensuring high-quality, compliant Group reporting during a busy reporting cycle. This is a hands-on role requiring an experienced technical accountant with a strong track record of producing consolidated Group plc accounts within a listed environment. The Role Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, you will take ownership of core Group reporting activities, with a particular focus on consolidation and statutory reporting. Key responsibilities include: Leading the monthly Group consolidation process , including preparation and posting of consolidation entries Producing accurate and timely consolidated Group plc accounts in line with IFRS Supporting the preparation of interim and full-year financial statements for a listed organisation Reviewing and analysing submissions from international entities, resolving issues and ensuring consistency across the Group Acting as a key contact for external auditors during the interim and year-end audit processes Supporting the delivery of the Annual Report & Accounts , ensuring full regulatory compliance Preparing Board and senior management reporting, including insightful analysis Driving improvements in reporting timelines and processes Candidate Profile We are looking for a technically strong, delivery-focused contractor who can quickly add value in a complex Group environment. You will bring: ACA (or equivalent) qualification Proven experience producing consolidated accounts for a listed Group plc Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and statutory reporting requirements Demonstrable experience managing Group consolidations in a multi-entity, international business A background in financial reporting, either from practice or industry Experience working to tight deadlines in a reporting-heavy environment Advanced Excel skills; experience with consolidation systems (e.g. Cognos) is highly advantageous Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to liaise across finance teams and senior leadership
May 07, 2026
Seasonal
Interim Group Financial Reporting Manager 5-Month Contract (Day Rate) High Wycombe (2 days per week onsite) We are partnering with a listed organisation to appoint an Interim Group Financial Reporting Manager for a 5-month assignment. This role will provide critical cover while the business recruits a permanent hire and will play a key part in ensuring high-quality, compliant Group reporting during a busy reporting cycle. This is a hands-on role requiring an experienced technical accountant with a strong track record of producing consolidated Group plc accounts within a listed environment. The Role Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, you will take ownership of core Group reporting activities, with a particular focus on consolidation and statutory reporting. Key responsibilities include: Leading the monthly Group consolidation process , including preparation and posting of consolidation entries Producing accurate and timely consolidated Group plc accounts in line with IFRS Supporting the preparation of interim and full-year financial statements for a listed organisation Reviewing and analysing submissions from international entities, resolving issues and ensuring consistency across the Group Acting as a key contact for external auditors during the interim and year-end audit processes Supporting the delivery of the Annual Report & Accounts , ensuring full regulatory compliance Preparing Board and senior management reporting, including insightful analysis Driving improvements in reporting timelines and processes Candidate Profile We are looking for a technically strong, delivery-focused contractor who can quickly add value in a complex Group environment. You will bring: ACA (or equivalent) qualification Proven experience producing consolidated accounts for a listed Group plc Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and statutory reporting requirements Demonstrable experience managing Group consolidations in a multi-entity, international business A background in financial reporting, either from practice or industry Experience working to tight deadlines in a reporting-heavy environment Advanced Excel skills; experience with consolidation systems (e.g. Cognos) is highly advantageous Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to liaise across finance teams and senior leadership
Your new company Hays are pleased to be working with our Solihull-based client, who are on the lookout for an Interim Commercial Accountant to join the organisation. Your new role Maintain commercial processes and procedures, embedding best practice and driving continuous improvement to maximise financial returns. Analyse payment mechanisms, identify practical operational controls to mitigate risk, and review KPI performance to ensure exposure is effectively managed. Collaborate with contract management teams to identify and develop opportunities for additional work. Attend client meetings as required to address commercial matters. Administer and advise on main contract and subcontract terms, manage variations, and resolve commercial disputes as they arise. Support contract managers in negotiating subcontractor appointments and agreeing standard terms. Work closely with the Operations team to ensure systems and processes meet contractual requirements and accurately capture all billable events for additional and reactive works. Monitor payment processes to ensure compliance with protocols, intervening where necessary to address overdue debt. Minimise aged WIP and ensure invoicing remains current. Support the development of lifecycle plans alongside contract managers. Contribute to annual budgets and financial forecasts in partnership with the finance business partner and contract management team. Manage monthly profit reporting and cost-value reconciliation for multiple large multisite contracts, ensuring accurate cost and revenue capture and reviewing results with operations. Produce the monthly performance reporting dashboard. Review contract performance, providing clear explanations for turnover, profit and margin variances. Manage and report on commercial risks and opportunities. Support the bid team by reviewing contractual documents and critically evaluating estimating proposals to ensure submissions are robust. What you'll need to succeed We are on the lookout for someone who has dealt with the accounting function of a similar scaled project. We are happy to review qualified and QBE candidate backgrounds. You will be comfortable communicating with internal colleagues and stakeholders at all levels, ensuring sites/projects are running in-line with company policy. What you'll get in return Hybrid working Modern office space 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 (url removed)
May 07, 2026
Seasonal
Your new company Hays are pleased to be working with our Solihull-based client, who are on the lookout for an Interim Commercial Accountant to join the organisation. Your new role Maintain commercial processes and procedures, embedding best practice and driving continuous improvement to maximise financial returns. Analyse payment mechanisms, identify practical operational controls to mitigate risk, and review KPI performance to ensure exposure is effectively managed. Collaborate with contract management teams to identify and develop opportunities for additional work. Attend client meetings as required to address commercial matters. Administer and advise on main contract and subcontract terms, manage variations, and resolve commercial disputes as they arise. Support contract managers in negotiating subcontractor appointments and agreeing standard terms. Work closely with the Operations team to ensure systems and processes meet contractual requirements and accurately capture all billable events for additional and reactive works. Monitor payment processes to ensure compliance with protocols, intervening where necessary to address overdue debt. Minimise aged WIP and ensure invoicing remains current. Support the development of lifecycle plans alongside contract managers. Contribute to annual budgets and financial forecasts in partnership with the finance business partner and contract management team. Manage monthly profit reporting and cost-value reconciliation for multiple large multisite contracts, ensuring accurate cost and revenue capture and reviewing results with operations. Produce the monthly performance reporting dashboard. Review contract performance, providing clear explanations for turnover, profit and margin variances. Manage and report on commercial risks and opportunities. Support the bid team by reviewing contractual documents and critically evaluating estimating proposals to ensure submissions are robust. What you'll need to succeed We are on the lookout for someone who has dealt with the accounting function of a similar scaled project. We are happy to review qualified and QBE candidate backgrounds. You will be comfortable communicating with internal colleagues and stakeholders at all levels, ensuring sites/projects are running in-line with company policy. What you'll get in return Hybrid working Modern office space 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 (url removed)
Sewell Wallis is exclusively partnering with a manufacturing business based in Alfreton with a long-standing heritage in quality, who are looking for a Finance Director. Operating as a vertically integrated, product-led organisation, the business is entering a critical phase of strengthening financial discipline, improving operational alignment, and enhancing cash performance. The Finance Director will play a central role in shaping the financial and operational future of the business. This is a high-impact role for a commercially minded finance leader who thrives in hands-on environments and is motivated by driving tangible business performance. This is not a traditional stewardship role. The Finance Director will operate at the heart of the business, ensuring that financial insight directly drives decision-making across sales, production, and inventory. What will you be doing? Own and continuously enhance short-, medium-, and long-term cashflow forecasting Maintain tight control over payment cycles, capital expenditure, and discretionary spend Lead the annual budgeting process, defining a clear affordability envelope Implement robust and dynamic forecasting aligned to commercial and operational realities Track performance against budget, investment plans, and contingencies Establish clear cost centre accountability across the business Own the working capital strategy, with a strong focus on stock and debtor management Partner with Sales, Production, and Operations to optimise inventory levels Reduce obsolescence and improve stock turn and cash conversion Increase visibility and control over stock risks and provisions Align sales forecasts with production planning and capacity constraints Support integrated planning processes (e.g. S&OP) to improve decision-making Bring financial rigour to demand and supply planning Provide insight into product profitability, margin, and cost drivers Challenge pricing, discounting, and product mix where appropriate Strengthen financial controls and ensure compliance with statutory requirements Lead year-end processes, including key judgement areas such as stock provisions Build and lead a high-performing, commercially focused finance function Act as a trusted partner to the Managing Director and Board Manage relationships with auditors, lenders, and external advisors What skills are we looking for? You are a commercially astute Finance Director (or a high-calibre Head of Finance ready to step up) with a proven ability to operate at the intersection of finance and operations. Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) Strong experience within manufacturing or product-led environments Demonstrated success in improving financial performance and cash management Track record of working closely with operational teams (production, supply chain, sales) Experience in SME or owner-led businesses is highly advantageous Deep understanding of cashflow, working capital, and stock dynamics Strong planning, forecasting, and financial modelling skills What's on offer? c. 90,000 + car or car allowance Pension salary sacrifice scheme Initially office-based (first 3-6 months) to embed into the business Hybrid working thereafter (minimum 2 days per week in the office) 36 days holiday (including public holidays) If you're looking for a role where you can genuinely influence business performance, drive operational discipline, and make a measurable impact, we would welcome a confidential conversation. Apply for this role below or contact Kayley for more information. 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.
May 07, 2026
Full time
Sewell Wallis is exclusively partnering with a manufacturing business based in Alfreton with a long-standing heritage in quality, who are looking for a Finance Director. Operating as a vertically integrated, product-led organisation, the business is entering a critical phase of strengthening financial discipline, improving operational alignment, and enhancing cash performance. The Finance Director will play a central role in shaping the financial and operational future of the business. This is a high-impact role for a commercially minded finance leader who thrives in hands-on environments and is motivated by driving tangible business performance. This is not a traditional stewardship role. The Finance Director will operate at the heart of the business, ensuring that financial insight directly drives decision-making across sales, production, and inventory. What will you be doing? Own and continuously enhance short-, medium-, and long-term cashflow forecasting Maintain tight control over payment cycles, capital expenditure, and discretionary spend Lead the annual budgeting process, defining a clear affordability envelope Implement robust and dynamic forecasting aligned to commercial and operational realities Track performance against budget, investment plans, and contingencies Establish clear cost centre accountability across the business Own the working capital strategy, with a strong focus on stock and debtor management Partner with Sales, Production, and Operations to optimise inventory levels Reduce obsolescence and improve stock turn and cash conversion Increase visibility and control over stock risks and provisions Align sales forecasts with production planning and capacity constraints Support integrated planning processes (e.g. S&OP) to improve decision-making Bring financial rigour to demand and supply planning Provide insight into product profitability, margin, and cost drivers Challenge pricing, discounting, and product mix where appropriate Strengthen financial controls and ensure compliance with statutory requirements Lead year-end processes, including key judgement areas such as stock provisions Build and lead a high-performing, commercially focused finance function Act as a trusted partner to the Managing Director and Board Manage relationships with auditors, lenders, and external advisors What skills are we looking for? You are a commercially astute Finance Director (or a high-calibre Head of Finance ready to step up) with a proven ability to operate at the intersection of finance and operations. Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) Strong experience within manufacturing or product-led environments Demonstrated success in improving financial performance and cash management Track record of working closely with operational teams (production, supply chain, sales) Experience in SME or owner-led businesses is highly advantageous Deep understanding of cashflow, working capital, and stock dynamics Strong planning, forecasting, and financial modelling skills What's on offer? c. 90,000 + car or car allowance Pension salary sacrifice scheme Initially office-based (first 3-6 months) to embed into the business Hybrid working thereafter (minimum 2 days per week in the office) 36 days holiday (including public holidays) If you're looking for a role where you can genuinely influence business performance, drive operational discipline, and make a measurable impact, we would welcome a confidential conversation. Apply for this role below or contact Kayley for more information. 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.
Purchase Ledger Assistant Derby Salary up to circa £28,000 Permanent The Opportunity Ford & Stanley are proud to be partnering with a high-growth rail specialist in Derby to appoint a resourceful and organised Purchase Ledger Assistant . This is an excellent opportunity to join a business that truly values collaboration and clear communication across all levels of the organization. Reporting directly to the Head of Finance, you will play a pivotal role in the day-to-day financial operations, taking ownership of the purchase ledger for two key entities within the group. If you are a finance professional who thrives in a varied, fast-paced environment and wants a role that offers both stability and professional growth, this is the perfect next step. Responsibilities: Purchase Ledger Management: Take full ownership of the purchase ledger process, including invoice matching, coding, and posting invoices to purchase orders. Reconciliations: Manage accrual account reconciliations, prepayments, and support weekly and monthly purchase ledger account reconciliations. Payment Processing: Prepare both domestic and international payment runs (BACS and ad hoc) and process employee credit card and cash expenses via Sage. Supplier Relations: Act as the main point of contact for contractor and vendor queries, handle supplier set-ups, and perform regular statement reconciliations. Audit & Compliance: Maintain organised financial records to support audit readiness and ensure all transactions align with internal financial controls. Team Support: Provide ad hoc support to the wider finance team, including general ledger corrections and tracking engineering labour movements. The Candidate: The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a similar finance or accounts assistant role, with a solid understanding of the purchase ledger function. You should be proficient in the Microsoft Office suite (specifically Excel) and ideally have experience using Sage. We are looking for an individual who is resourceful, able to work on their own initiative, and possesses the organisational skills to manage multiple priorities. Strong communication skills are essential, as you will be liaising with various internal stakeholders and external suppliers daily. Location: Derby (Free on-site parking available). Salary: Circa £28,000 dependant on experience About Ford & Stanley Group Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom. Ford & Stanley TalentWise Business specialising in blue collar trade & technical services permanent and temporary. Ford & Stanley Recruitment Business specialising in white collar spanning all company functions with specialist verticals within Digital, Rail Engineering, Civils & Infrastructure, General Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Logistics both permanent and contract. Ford & Stanley Executive Search Business specialising in Executive Search & Executive Interim Solutions in the UK, North America, Middle East and Europe. Ford & Stanley Genius Performance Performance is always accelerated when good people are coached, inspired, trained and focused in the right way. Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy.
May 07, 2026
Full time
Purchase Ledger Assistant Derby Salary up to circa £28,000 Permanent The Opportunity Ford & Stanley are proud to be partnering with a high-growth rail specialist in Derby to appoint a resourceful and organised Purchase Ledger Assistant . This is an excellent opportunity to join a business that truly values collaboration and clear communication across all levels of the organization. Reporting directly to the Head of Finance, you will play a pivotal role in the day-to-day financial operations, taking ownership of the purchase ledger for two key entities within the group. If you are a finance professional who thrives in a varied, fast-paced environment and wants a role that offers both stability and professional growth, this is the perfect next step. Responsibilities: Purchase Ledger Management: Take full ownership of the purchase ledger process, including invoice matching, coding, and posting invoices to purchase orders. Reconciliations: Manage accrual account reconciliations, prepayments, and support weekly and monthly purchase ledger account reconciliations. Payment Processing: Prepare both domestic and international payment runs (BACS and ad hoc) and process employee credit card and cash expenses via Sage. Supplier Relations: Act as the main point of contact for contractor and vendor queries, handle supplier set-ups, and perform regular statement reconciliations. Audit & Compliance: Maintain organised financial records to support audit readiness and ensure all transactions align with internal financial controls. Team Support: Provide ad hoc support to the wider finance team, including general ledger corrections and tracking engineering labour movements. The Candidate: The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a similar finance or accounts assistant role, with a solid understanding of the purchase ledger function. You should be proficient in the Microsoft Office suite (specifically Excel) and ideally have experience using Sage. We are looking for an individual who is resourceful, able to work on their own initiative, and possesses the organisational skills to manage multiple priorities. Strong communication skills are essential, as you will be liaising with various internal stakeholders and external suppliers daily. Location: Derby (Free on-site parking available). Salary: Circa £28,000 dependant on experience About Ford & Stanley Group Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom. Ford & Stanley TalentWise Business specialising in blue collar trade & technical services permanent and temporary. Ford & Stanley Recruitment Business specialising in white collar spanning all company functions with specialist verticals within Digital, Rail Engineering, Civils & Infrastructure, General Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Logistics both permanent and contract. Ford & Stanley Executive Search Business specialising in Executive Search & Executive Interim Solutions in the UK, North America, Middle East and Europe. Ford & Stanley Genius Performance Performance is always accelerated when good people are coached, inspired, trained and focused in the right way. Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy.
We have an immediate opportunity for an interim Commercial Finance Manager to lead the financial and commercial development of bids and tenders, providing robust pricing, advanced financial modelling, and commercial insight to support competitive and profitable submissions. Strong stake holder management experience is key in this role as you will partner with Finance, Sales, Bid Teams, Operations, and Legal to shape winning proposals. This is an immediate interim project, offering a competitive day rate and a hybrid working pattern. Key Responsibilities Lead financial modelling and pricing for bids, tenders, and re-tenders. Build complex multi-scenario financial models using advanced Excel (Power Query, Power Pivot, dynamic formulas, automation). Translate operational plans into accurate costings, assumptions, and commercial impacts. Develop pricing strategies that balance competitiveness and profitability. Assess commercial risks, sensitivities, and contractual implications. Ensure compliance with internal governance and support contract reviews with Legal. Present financial insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders. Partner with operational teams to validate assumptions and ensure deliverable solutions. Support post-award mobilisation with clear financial handover. Improve pricing tools, templates, and modelling standards. Skills & Experience Essential ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent experience. Degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or related field preferred. Strong experience in commercial finance, bid finance, or pricing. Expert-level Excel and financial modelling skills. Ability to build complex models for multi-year contracts or service delivery solutions. Strong commercial judgement and ability to challenge assumptions. Experience working in fast-paced, multi-disciplinary bid environments. Ability to interpret operational data and convert it into financial impacts. Highly analytical with strong attention to detail. Confident, proactive, and commercially minded. Able to manage multiple bids under tight deadlines. Desirable Experience with public or private sector tendering. Knowledge of contract structures, pricing mechanisms, and commercial risk. Experience with Power BI or similar analytics tools. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Marc Daniels Specialist Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your personal data.
May 07, 2026
Seasonal
We have an immediate opportunity for an interim Commercial Finance Manager to lead the financial and commercial development of bids and tenders, providing robust pricing, advanced financial modelling, and commercial insight to support competitive and profitable submissions. Strong stake holder management experience is key in this role as you will partner with Finance, Sales, Bid Teams, Operations, and Legal to shape winning proposals. This is an immediate interim project, offering a competitive day rate and a hybrid working pattern. Key Responsibilities Lead financial modelling and pricing for bids, tenders, and re-tenders. Build complex multi-scenario financial models using advanced Excel (Power Query, Power Pivot, dynamic formulas, automation). Translate operational plans into accurate costings, assumptions, and commercial impacts. Develop pricing strategies that balance competitiveness and profitability. Assess commercial risks, sensitivities, and contractual implications. Ensure compliance with internal governance and support contract reviews with Legal. Present financial insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders. Partner with operational teams to validate assumptions and ensure deliverable solutions. Support post-award mobilisation with clear financial handover. Improve pricing tools, templates, and modelling standards. Skills & Experience Essential ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent experience. Degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or related field preferred. Strong experience in commercial finance, bid finance, or pricing. Expert-level Excel and financial modelling skills. Ability to build complex models for multi-year contracts or service delivery solutions. Strong commercial judgement and ability to challenge assumptions. Experience working in fast-paced, multi-disciplinary bid environments. Ability to interpret operational data and convert it into financial impacts. Highly analytical with strong attention to detail. Confident, proactive, and commercially minded. Able to manage multiple bids under tight deadlines. Desirable Experience with public or private sector tendering. Knowledge of contract structures, pricing mechanisms, and commercial risk. Experience with Power BI or similar analytics tools. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Marc Daniels Specialist Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your personal data.
Interim Financial Controller UK Financial Services Transformation Environment The Opportunity A high-impact interim role for a senior finance professional to own and safeguard financial reporting during a critical transformation phase. You'll act as the accountable owner of reported results, providing confidence, control and leadership across the finance function. Key Responsibilities Full ownership of financial reporting, ensuring accuracy, robustness and compliance with UK GAAP Delivery of monthly management accounts and statutory accounts , including leading audit engagement Treasury and cashflow management : forecasting, liquidity oversight and cash controls Maintaining a strong control, governance and audit framework ; drafting technical accounting papers for senior committees Close partnership with FP&A to align actuals, budgets and forecasts; ownership of entity and business-unit financial statements Active contribution to finance transformation , systems enhancement and automation initiatives Responsible for a team of 4 About You Fully qualified accountant ( ACA / ACCA / CIMA ) Strong, hands-on UK GAAP statutory reporting background Proven experience leading finance teams and operating at senior stakeholder level Strong systems experience Pragmatic, delivery-focused and confident in an interim / change environment Background in financial services Why Apply True ownership and visibility at senior level Play a key role in a live finance and systems transformation Hands-on, impactful work with immediate responsibility Location & Commitment 2-3 days per week on-site Interim assignment Ideal for experienced Financial Controllers looking for a senior, delivery-led interim role with real influence. At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.
May 07, 2026
Seasonal
Interim Financial Controller UK Financial Services Transformation Environment The Opportunity A high-impact interim role for a senior finance professional to own and safeguard financial reporting during a critical transformation phase. You'll act as the accountable owner of reported results, providing confidence, control and leadership across the finance function. Key Responsibilities Full ownership of financial reporting, ensuring accuracy, robustness and compliance with UK GAAP Delivery of monthly management accounts and statutory accounts , including leading audit engagement Treasury and cashflow management : forecasting, liquidity oversight and cash controls Maintaining a strong control, governance and audit framework ; drafting technical accounting papers for senior committees Close partnership with FP&A to align actuals, budgets and forecasts; ownership of entity and business-unit financial statements Active contribution to finance transformation , systems enhancement and automation initiatives Responsible for a team of 4 About You Fully qualified accountant ( ACA / ACCA / CIMA ) Strong, hands-on UK GAAP statutory reporting background Proven experience leading finance teams and operating at senior stakeholder level Strong systems experience Pragmatic, delivery-focused and confident in an interim / change environment Background in financial services Why Apply True ownership and visibility at senior level Play a key role in a live finance and systems transformation Hands-on, impactful work with immediate responsibility Location & Commitment 2-3 days per week on-site Interim assignment Ideal for experienced Financial Controllers looking for a senior, delivery-led interim role with real influence. At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.
Sewell Wallis is working with a high growth business based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, who are looking to recruit a Procurement Director to join their senior leadership team. Reporting to the MD, this is a crucial role for this leading manufacturer and will be responsible for leading the strategic sourcing, capital procurement, and supplier management functions. You will oversee the procurement strategy for large-scale programs, advanced manufacturing facilities, tooling, and long-term supplier partnerships. The ideal candidate combines deep engineering and manufacturing supply chain expertise with strong commercial insight, risk management capabilities, and experience managing complex, high-value project investments. A comprehensive spec is available; however, the key responsibilities include: Synchronised raw material requirements with global supply planning cycles to capture international intercompany synergies Architected and executed procurement strategies aligned with Group objectives to hit key project milestones. Scaled a procurement function by 3x within an international market, demonstrating rapid organisational growth. Directed negotiations and contract management for major capital projects within highly regulated, high-investment environments. Directly optimised P&L performance, cash flow, and program profitability through rigorous cost structure management. Expert at navigating high-stakes, regulated environments, with a proven track record in managing large-scale Capital Expenditure (Capex) projects Oversee strategic sourcing, supplier selection, and contract negotiations. Build and maintain strong supplier relationships. Develop supplier performance evaluation frameworks. Identify and mitigate supply chain risks. Direct the end-to-end contract lifecycle, providing expert oversight on claims management and dispute resolution to mitigate legal and financial exposure. What skills will you need? Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Finance, or related field. Professional certification such as CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) or CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management) preferred. Progressive procurement experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role. Strong negotiation, analytical, and strategic thinking skills. Experience with implementing an MRP ERP system, such as SAP Strategic thinking and commercial expertise Complex negotiation expertise Project investment governance Risk management & scenario planning Financial literacy (NPV, IRR, CAPEX control) Executive stakeholder management Change management & digital transformation What's on offer? 25 days annual leave + bank holidays Enviable Bonus scheme Flexible Working Hours Private Medical Insurance Pension - matched up to 8% Health and wellbeing programme Please apply below, or for more information, contact Sue Wallis. 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.
May 07, 2026
Full time
Sewell Wallis is working with a high growth business based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, who are looking to recruit a Procurement Director to join their senior leadership team. Reporting to the MD, this is a crucial role for this leading manufacturer and will be responsible for leading the strategic sourcing, capital procurement, and supplier management functions. You will oversee the procurement strategy for large-scale programs, advanced manufacturing facilities, tooling, and long-term supplier partnerships. The ideal candidate combines deep engineering and manufacturing supply chain expertise with strong commercial insight, risk management capabilities, and experience managing complex, high-value project investments. A comprehensive spec is available; however, the key responsibilities include: Synchronised raw material requirements with global supply planning cycles to capture international intercompany synergies Architected and executed procurement strategies aligned with Group objectives to hit key project milestones. Scaled a procurement function by 3x within an international market, demonstrating rapid organisational growth. Directed negotiations and contract management for major capital projects within highly regulated, high-investment environments. Directly optimised P&L performance, cash flow, and program profitability through rigorous cost structure management. Expert at navigating high-stakes, regulated environments, with a proven track record in managing large-scale Capital Expenditure (Capex) projects Oversee strategic sourcing, supplier selection, and contract negotiations. Build and maintain strong supplier relationships. Develop supplier performance evaluation frameworks. Identify and mitigate supply chain risks. Direct the end-to-end contract lifecycle, providing expert oversight on claims management and dispute resolution to mitigate legal and financial exposure. What skills will you need? Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Finance, or related field. Professional certification such as CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) or CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management) preferred. Progressive procurement experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role. Strong negotiation, analytical, and strategic thinking skills. Experience with implementing an MRP ERP system, such as SAP Strategic thinking and commercial expertise Complex negotiation expertise Project investment governance Risk management & scenario planning Financial literacy (NPV, IRR, CAPEX control) Executive stakeholder management Change management & digital transformation What's on offer? 25 days annual leave + bank holidays Enviable Bonus scheme Flexible Working Hours Private Medical Insurance Pension - matched up to 8% Health and wellbeing programme Please apply below, or for more information, contact Sue Wallis. 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.
Interim Senior Finance Analyst 6-12 Month Contract Day Rate or FTC Immediate Start We're supporting a high-growth, commercially driven business at a key point in its evolution - and they're looking to bring in an experienced Interim Senior Finance Analyst to add immediate value. This isn't a "sit back and report" role. It's a hands-on, forward-looking position where you'll be right at the centre of decision-making - partnering with senior stakeholders, shaping insight, and helping the business navigate a period of change and opportunity. What you'll be doing: Owning and enhancing financial analysis, forecasting and scenario modelling Delivering clear, actionable insight to senior leadership Supporting budgeting, reforecasting and performance tracking Building and refining commercial models to support strategic decisions Acting as a true business partner across finance and operations Getting involved in ad hoc projects - from transformation to process improvement What they're looking for: Strong background in commercial finance / FP&A / analytics Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment Ability to translate numbers into narrative and action Advanced Excel / modelling capability (ERP exposure helpful) Qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or equivalent experience Why this role: Genuine exposure to senior decision-making Opportunity to shape output, not just produce it Broad, varied remit with real commercial impact Flexible engagement - day rate or FTC If you're an experienced finance analyst who enjoys getting under the skin of a business and influencing outcomes - this is one worth exploring.
May 07, 2026
Contractor
Interim Senior Finance Analyst 6-12 Month Contract Day Rate or FTC Immediate Start We're supporting a high-growth, commercially driven business at a key point in its evolution - and they're looking to bring in an experienced Interim Senior Finance Analyst to add immediate value. This isn't a "sit back and report" role. It's a hands-on, forward-looking position where you'll be right at the centre of decision-making - partnering with senior stakeholders, shaping insight, and helping the business navigate a period of change and opportunity. What you'll be doing: Owning and enhancing financial analysis, forecasting and scenario modelling Delivering clear, actionable insight to senior leadership Supporting budgeting, reforecasting and performance tracking Building and refining commercial models to support strategic decisions Acting as a true business partner across finance and operations Getting involved in ad hoc projects - from transformation to process improvement What they're looking for: Strong background in commercial finance / FP&A / analytics Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment Ability to translate numbers into narrative and action Advanced Excel / modelling capability (ERP exposure helpful) Qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or equivalent experience Why this role: Genuine exposure to senior decision-making Opportunity to shape output, not just produce it Broad, varied remit with real commercial impact Flexible engagement - day rate or FTC If you're an experienced finance analyst who enjoys getting under the skin of a business and influencing outcomes - this is one worth exploring.
The Senior Management Accountant will lead a team with the preparation of the monthly management accounts. You will produce analysis to forecast, and oversee preparation of reporting packs to deliver insightful analysis on results to senior stakeholders. You will act as a business partner to the team, ensuring that results are reported on a timely and accurate basis and trends and deviations from forecasts are full understood. Client Details This is a reputable financial services business in Manchester city centre who offer a hybrid working arrangement. Description The successful Senior Management Accountant will: Lead on the preparation, governance, and maintenance of the management accounts for Financial Services, ensuring accurate accounting records are produced and reported to key stakeholders in a timely manner. Review detailed managements accounts; provide in-depth analytical review, specifically comparing performance versus prior period & budget, with narrative and explanations of trends. Resolve and communicate reasons for key variances each month to the wider Finance team, senior management and other stakeholders. Have oversight and review of the preparation of the financial services weekly KPI reports. Analyse and communicate trends in weekly KPIs to senior stakeholders. Support on review production of FCA reporting requirements Be responsible for producing reporting packs for monthly committee meetings, including presenting key results and confidently explaining trends. Provide hands on support for establishing balance sheet control across the division, including regular detailed review of balance sheets with significant focus on material balances to identify balance sheet risks. Create a strong control environment across all areas on financial services finance, ensuring that there is 'one source of the truth' and that reports utilised are accurate and consistent. Develop and evolve month end reporting and analysis to better communicate financial performance to key stakeholders. Lead and be the key audit contact for the financial services audit process, including interim and year end coordination, and preparation of relevant technical papers. Support ongoing non-business as usual project work within the finance team as and when required, including projects relating to inventory financial management. Line manage a management accountant, encouraging learning and development, setting objectives, coaching, and providing constructive feedback through regular one-to-one meetings. Profile The successful Senior Management Accountant should have: A professional accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA, or CIMA. Proven expertise in financial reporting and management accounting experience. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. Proficiency in financial software. Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders. A proactive approach to identifying opportunities for process improvement. Job Offer A competitive salary ranging from £55,000 to £70,000. Annual bonus up to 25%. Leading pension scheme with up to 8% employer contribution. Hybrid working arrangements with a minimum of 3 days in the Manchester office. Generous holiday allowance. Life Assurance. Private Medical Insurance. If you are interested in more details then please contact Ben Copsey at Michael Page or apply via the link below for more details.
May 07, 2026
Full time
The Senior Management Accountant will lead a team with the preparation of the monthly management accounts. You will produce analysis to forecast, and oversee preparation of reporting packs to deliver insightful analysis on results to senior stakeholders. You will act as a business partner to the team, ensuring that results are reported on a timely and accurate basis and trends and deviations from forecasts are full understood. Client Details This is a reputable financial services business in Manchester city centre who offer a hybrid working arrangement. Description The successful Senior Management Accountant will: Lead on the preparation, governance, and maintenance of the management accounts for Financial Services, ensuring accurate accounting records are produced and reported to key stakeholders in a timely manner. Review detailed managements accounts; provide in-depth analytical review, specifically comparing performance versus prior period & budget, with narrative and explanations of trends. Resolve and communicate reasons for key variances each month to the wider Finance team, senior management and other stakeholders. Have oversight and review of the preparation of the financial services weekly KPI reports. Analyse and communicate trends in weekly KPIs to senior stakeholders. Support on review production of FCA reporting requirements Be responsible for producing reporting packs for monthly committee meetings, including presenting key results and confidently explaining trends. Provide hands on support for establishing balance sheet control across the division, including regular detailed review of balance sheets with significant focus on material balances to identify balance sheet risks. Create a strong control environment across all areas on financial services finance, ensuring that there is 'one source of the truth' and that reports utilised are accurate and consistent. Develop and evolve month end reporting and analysis to better communicate financial performance to key stakeholders. Lead and be the key audit contact for the financial services audit process, including interim and year end coordination, and preparation of relevant technical papers. Support ongoing non-business as usual project work within the finance team as and when required, including projects relating to inventory financial management. Line manage a management accountant, encouraging learning and development, setting objectives, coaching, and providing constructive feedback through regular one-to-one meetings. Profile The successful Senior Management Accountant should have: A professional accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA, or CIMA. Proven expertise in financial reporting and management accounting experience. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. Proficiency in financial software. Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders. A proactive approach to identifying opportunities for process improvement. Job Offer A competitive salary ranging from £55,000 to £70,000. Annual bonus up to 25%. Leading pension scheme with up to 8% employer contribution. Hybrid working arrangements with a minimum of 3 days in the Manchester office. Generous holiday allowance. Life Assurance. Private Medical Insurance. If you are interested in more details then please contact Ben Copsey at Michael Page or apply via the link below for more details.
Robert Half is supporting a growing international business on the appointment of an Interim Financial Controller (6-12 month contract). This is not a steady-state FC role. The brief is to improve, streamline and modernise the finance function as the business scales across multiple jurisdictions. You'll be brought in to take control of core reporting, but more importantly to challenge how things are done today. There is a clear opportunity to reduce manual processes, improve data quality and embed more efficient, scalable ways of working. The role You will own the month-end close across multiple entities, but the focus goes beyond delivery. You will assess current processes, identify inefficiencies and implement improvements that drive consistency, speed and accuracy. Working closely with the Finance Director, you will help move the function away from manual, spreadsheet-heavy processes towards a more automated and controlled environment. Key responsibilities Ownership of month-end close across multiple European entities, improving timelines and accuracy Review and streamline management reporting and consolidation processes Identify and implement process improvements across reporting, controls and data flows Reduce reliance on manual spreadsheets through better use of existing systems Drive standardisation of accounting policies, processes and reporting across entities Strengthen financial controls and improve audit readiness Support automation initiatives across the finance function Partner with the Finance Director to build a more scalable operating model Support integration of new entities, ensuring consistent processes and systems Lead and develop a small team, embedding improved ways of working About you Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) Proven experience in an interim or transformation-focused finance role Strong track record of process improvement, automation or finance transformation Comfortable challenging existing processes and driving change Experience in multi-entity or international environments Strong technical grounding, with attention to balance sheet and control Hands-on, pragmatic and delivery-focused What's on offer 6-12 month contract with potential to extend High-impact role with clear transformation mandate Hybrid working (2-3 days in the office) Opportunity to leave a lasting mark on a scaling international business Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data:
May 07, 2026
Contractor
Robert Half is supporting a growing international business on the appointment of an Interim Financial Controller (6-12 month contract). This is not a steady-state FC role. The brief is to improve, streamline and modernise the finance function as the business scales across multiple jurisdictions. You'll be brought in to take control of core reporting, but more importantly to challenge how things are done today. There is a clear opportunity to reduce manual processes, improve data quality and embed more efficient, scalable ways of working. The role You will own the month-end close across multiple entities, but the focus goes beyond delivery. You will assess current processes, identify inefficiencies and implement improvements that drive consistency, speed and accuracy. Working closely with the Finance Director, you will help move the function away from manual, spreadsheet-heavy processes towards a more automated and controlled environment. Key responsibilities Ownership of month-end close across multiple European entities, improving timelines and accuracy Review and streamline management reporting and consolidation processes Identify and implement process improvements across reporting, controls and data flows Reduce reliance on manual spreadsheets through better use of existing systems Drive standardisation of accounting policies, processes and reporting across entities Strengthen financial controls and improve audit readiness Support automation initiatives across the finance function Partner with the Finance Director to build a more scalable operating model Support integration of new entities, ensuring consistent processes and systems Lead and develop a small team, embedding improved ways of working About you Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) Proven experience in an interim or transformation-focused finance role Strong track record of process improvement, automation or finance transformation Comfortable challenging existing processes and driving change Experience in multi-entity or international environments Strong technical grounding, with attention to balance sheet and control Hands-on, pragmatic and delivery-focused What's on offer 6-12 month contract with potential to extend High-impact role with clear transformation mandate Hybrid working (2-3 days in the office) Opportunity to leave a lasting mark on a scaling international business Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data:
Transformation Operations Growth We're working with a high-growth, internationally active business undergoing a period of continued transformation and operational scaling. Initially offered on a 12 month fixed term contract basis, this is a genuinely impactful role sitting at the intersection of finance, commercial decision-making and operations-ideal for someone who wants to move beyond reporting and play a more embedded, forward-looking role in the business. Bristol based, the role is offered on a 12 month fixed term contract basis to start early May. The Opportunity You'll act as a trusted partner to senior commercial and operational leaders, helping shape performance, optimise resource allocation and drive better decision-making across the business. It's a role with real breadth-combining financial insight, operational oversight and strategic input-with visibility across multiple business lines and stakeholders. What you'll be doing Partnering with business leaders to interpret performance and drive actions, not just report numbers Leading on forecasting, budgeting and planning, bringing clarity to future performance Providing insightful analysis and commentary to support strategic decisions Supporting resource planning and utilisation, ensuring the business is set up to deliver effectively Driving improvements in reporting, processes and controls to enhance accuracy and efficiency Contributing to commercial decisions, including pricing, project scoping and investment initiatives Playing a key role in operational performance, including margin, cost control and working capital What we're looking for Qualified Accountant with 0-3years PQE Available to start the role in early May 2026 Background in a commercial, business-facing or operational finance role Ability to translate numbers into insight and action Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment Strong stakeholder skills - able to challenge, influence and partner effectively Experience within professional services, consulting or project-based environments is helpful but not essential Why this role? High visibility and genuine influence across the business A blend of strategy, operations and finance Opportunity to shape how the business plans, measures and delivers performance Suited to someone who enjoys variety, pace and impact, rather than a narrow remit If you're looking for a role where you can move beyond the numbers and become a key part of how a business runs and grows, this is well worth a conversation.
May 07, 2026
Contractor
Transformation Operations Growth We're working with a high-growth, internationally active business undergoing a period of continued transformation and operational scaling. Initially offered on a 12 month fixed term contract basis, this is a genuinely impactful role sitting at the intersection of finance, commercial decision-making and operations-ideal for someone who wants to move beyond reporting and play a more embedded, forward-looking role in the business. Bristol based, the role is offered on a 12 month fixed term contract basis to start early May. The Opportunity You'll act as a trusted partner to senior commercial and operational leaders, helping shape performance, optimise resource allocation and drive better decision-making across the business. It's a role with real breadth-combining financial insight, operational oversight and strategic input-with visibility across multiple business lines and stakeholders. What you'll be doing Partnering with business leaders to interpret performance and drive actions, not just report numbers Leading on forecasting, budgeting and planning, bringing clarity to future performance Providing insightful analysis and commentary to support strategic decisions Supporting resource planning and utilisation, ensuring the business is set up to deliver effectively Driving improvements in reporting, processes and controls to enhance accuracy and efficiency Contributing to commercial decisions, including pricing, project scoping and investment initiatives Playing a key role in operational performance, including margin, cost control and working capital What we're looking for Qualified Accountant with 0-3years PQE Available to start the role in early May 2026 Background in a commercial, business-facing or operational finance role Ability to translate numbers into insight and action Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment Strong stakeholder skills - able to challenge, influence and partner effectively Experience within professional services, consulting or project-based environments is helpful but not essential Why this role? High visibility and genuine influence across the business A blend of strategy, operations and finance Opportunity to shape how the business plans, measures and delivers performance Suited to someone who enjoys variety, pace and impact, rather than a narrow remit If you're looking for a role where you can move beyond the numbers and become a key part of how a business runs and grows, this is well worth a conversation.
A leading organisation in Birmingham is seeking an Interim Commercial Finance Analyst to join their team. This role offers you the opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders in sales, finance, and commercial teams, delivering data-driven insights that inform critical commercial decisions and strengthen relationships with strategic partners. You will be instrumental in interpreting contractual terms, analysing performance trends, and identifying opportunities for optimisation and growth. The organisation values collaboration, inclusivity, and continuous improvement, providing a supportive environment where your analytical skills and commercial acumen will be highly valued. What you'll do: Provide comprehensive analytical support across multiple Go-To-Market channels by identifying trends, risks, and opportunities to enhance performance Support the Key Accounts team through detailed review and interpretation of commercial contracts, ensuring alignment with agreed terms and highlighting potential commercial implications. Analyse sales, revenue, and margin trends to deliver clear insights that underpin strategic decision-making processes within the organisation. Build and maintain advanced Excel-based reporting tools and dashboards that track key commercial metrics and performance indicators for various business units. Partner with senior stakeholders across sales, finance, and commercial teams to translate complex data into actionable recommendations that drive business growth. Lead and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying process inefficiencies and implementing scalable analytical solutions that benefit the wider team. Communicate insights clearly to senior colleagues by providing concise and commercially relevant analysis tailored to stakeholder needs. Support forecasting, planning, and scenario modelling activities to guide strategic decisions across different Go-To-Market channels. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure data accuracy and integrity in all reporting activities. What you bring: Proven experience in an analytical or commercial analyst role supporting sales or go-to-market teams within a large organisation. Strong commercial acumen demonstrated by the ability to interpret contracts accurately and understand the financial implications of various commercial agreements. Experience leading or contributing to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing processes, reporting structures, or overall business performance. Ability to partner effectively with senior stakeholders by communicating complex analysis in a clear, impactful manner that supports collaborative decision-making. Advanced proficiency in Excel including building robust reports, models, automated analysis tools, and maintaining high standards of data integrity. Exceptional analytical thinking skills enabling you to identify trends, patterns, risks, and opportunities from large datasets quickly and efficiently. Excellent communication skills combined with strong stakeholder management abilities that foster trust and understanding across departments. ACA, ACCA, CIMA Qualified Exposure to BI tools (such as Power BI or Tableau) or SQL for enhanced data visualisation and deeper analytical capability. (Desirable) Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
May 07, 2026
Seasonal
A leading organisation in Birmingham is seeking an Interim Commercial Finance Analyst to join their team. This role offers you the opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders in sales, finance, and commercial teams, delivering data-driven insights that inform critical commercial decisions and strengthen relationships with strategic partners. You will be instrumental in interpreting contractual terms, analysing performance trends, and identifying opportunities for optimisation and growth. The organisation values collaboration, inclusivity, and continuous improvement, providing a supportive environment where your analytical skills and commercial acumen will be highly valued. What you'll do: Provide comprehensive analytical support across multiple Go-To-Market channels by identifying trends, risks, and opportunities to enhance performance Support the Key Accounts team through detailed review and interpretation of commercial contracts, ensuring alignment with agreed terms and highlighting potential commercial implications. Analyse sales, revenue, and margin trends to deliver clear insights that underpin strategic decision-making processes within the organisation. Build and maintain advanced Excel-based reporting tools and dashboards that track key commercial metrics and performance indicators for various business units. Partner with senior stakeholders across sales, finance, and commercial teams to translate complex data into actionable recommendations that drive business growth. Lead and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying process inefficiencies and implementing scalable analytical solutions that benefit the wider team. Communicate insights clearly to senior colleagues by providing concise and commercially relevant analysis tailored to stakeholder needs. Support forecasting, planning, and scenario modelling activities to guide strategic decisions across different Go-To-Market channels. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure data accuracy and integrity in all reporting activities. What you bring: Proven experience in an analytical or commercial analyst role supporting sales or go-to-market teams within a large organisation. Strong commercial acumen demonstrated by the ability to interpret contracts accurately and understand the financial implications of various commercial agreements. Experience leading or contributing to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing processes, reporting structures, or overall business performance. Ability to partner effectively with senior stakeholders by communicating complex analysis in a clear, impactful manner that supports collaborative decision-making. Advanced proficiency in Excel including building robust reports, models, automated analysis tools, and maintaining high standards of data integrity. Exceptional analytical thinking skills enabling you to identify trends, patterns, risks, and opportunities from large datasets quickly and efficiently. Excellent communication skills combined with strong stakeholder management abilities that foster trust and understanding across departments. ACA, ACCA, CIMA Qualified Exposure to BI tools (such as Power BI or Tableau) or SQL for enhanced data visualisation and deeper analytical capability. (Desirable) Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
Interim Group Financial Controller Gloucestershire (3 4 days on-site, including 1 day in London) 9-Month Contract £400 £500 per day (Inside IR35) We are supporting a growing, private equity-backed creative / project-led business with the appointment of an experienced Interim Financial Controller to support the finance function through a period of transformation and growth. Working closely with the CFO and senior leadership team, the role will take ownership of the day-to-day finance function while helping improve reporting, controls and commercial visibility across the business. The environment is fast-paced, entrepreneurial and hands-on, suiting somebody comfortable operating across both strategic and operational finance. Key responsibilities: Overseeing the month-end close and management reporting process Managing and developing a small finance team in 2 locations Improving financial controls, processes and reporting accuracy Supporting budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management Business partnering with operational and commercial stakeholders Assisting with audit preparation and statutory requirements Supporting ongoing systems/process improvement initiatives Providing financial insight to support decision-making across the business The successful candidate will ideally: Be ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified Have previous experience as an Interim Financial Controller or senior finance lead Be comfortable within a growing SME or PE-backed environment Possess strong stakeholder management and communication skills Be hands-on, adaptable and commercially minded Be happy operating in a hybrid environment with regular on-site presence Experience within creative, agency, project-led, media, production, technology or services environments would be advantageous.
May 06, 2026
Seasonal
Interim Group Financial Controller Gloucestershire (3 4 days on-site, including 1 day in London) 9-Month Contract £400 £500 per day (Inside IR35) We are supporting a growing, private equity-backed creative / project-led business with the appointment of an experienced Interim Financial Controller to support the finance function through a period of transformation and growth. Working closely with the CFO and senior leadership team, the role will take ownership of the day-to-day finance function while helping improve reporting, controls and commercial visibility across the business. The environment is fast-paced, entrepreneurial and hands-on, suiting somebody comfortable operating across both strategic and operational finance. Key responsibilities: Overseeing the month-end close and management reporting process Managing and developing a small finance team in 2 locations Improving financial controls, processes and reporting accuracy Supporting budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management Business partnering with operational and commercial stakeholders Assisting with audit preparation and statutory requirements Supporting ongoing systems/process improvement initiatives Providing financial insight to support decision-making across the business The successful candidate will ideally: Be ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified Have previous experience as an Interim Financial Controller or senior finance lead Be comfortable within a growing SME or PE-backed environment Possess strong stakeholder management and communication skills Be hands-on, adaptable and commercially minded Be happy operating in a hybrid environment with regular on-site presence Experience within creative, agency, project-led, media, production, technology or services environments would be advantageous.
Our client is a highly acquisitive PE backed business who seek to hire a Senior Finance Integration lead. The role will suit an ACA/ACCA or CIMA qualified who will be fully accountable for the successful delivery of finance integration across acquisitions, ensuring alignment with the Group's strategic, financial, and operational objectives. The role will be working closely with the Finance Director, Interim Head of Finance Transitions, and senior stakeholders, this role leads the end-to-end integration process-from due diligence through to post-acquisition optimisation. This role combines strategic oversight with execution accountability, with a strong focus on value creation, synergy realisation, cash performance, and scalable integration capability in a fast-paced private equity-backed environment. Key Responsibilities: End-to-End Integration Ownership Take full accountability for planning, execution, and delivery of finance integration across acquisitions Own and deliver structured Day integration plans, ensuring all finance milestones are achieved on time Act as the central point of accountability for integration delivery, proactively managing risks, dependencies, and timelines Ensure seamless transition of acquired entities into Group finance operations with minimal disruption Leadership of Integration Activity Lead, coordinate, and prioritise activities across multiple concurrent integrations Provide direction and oversight to Finance Integration Leads, Analysts, and wider finance teams Ensure clarity of roles, responsibilities, and accountability across all integration workstreams Act as escalation point for complex integration challenges Financial Control, Governance & Risk Management Ensure robust financial control frameworks are implemented across all acquired businesses Oversee assessment and enhancement of financial processes, controls, and governance Own identification and mitigation of financial, operational, and integration risks Ensure full control over banking, cash visibility, and financial governance from Day 1 Reporting, KPI Alignment & Investor Insight Ensure timely and accurate integration of acquired entities into Group reporting and consolidation Oversee standardisation of KPIs, reporting frameworks, and performance metrics Deliver high-quality reporting and insight to senior leadership and support investor-level reporting requirements Provide clear visibility on acquisition performance vs deal model Systems & Data Integration Strategy Oversee finance systems integration strategy, ensuring scalability, standardisation, and data integrity Ensure successful migration of financial data into Group systems with appropriate controls and validation Manage risks associated with systems integration and data quality Stakeholder Management & Influence Act as a key business partner to senior stakeholders including Finance Director, Acquisitions Team, and operational leadership Build strong relationships with acquired business leadership to facilitate effective integration Provide clear communication and reporting on integration progress, risks, and outcomes Team Leadership & Capability Building Mentor and develop junior finance team members, building capability in acquisition accounting and integration processes Provide financial guidance and support to the wider acquisitions team Set direction and priorities for the integration function Allocate resources across deals based on risk and complexity Ensure consistency of delivery across all integrations A salary of £75,000-£85,000 is on offer plus benefits
May 06, 2026
Full time
Our client is a highly acquisitive PE backed business who seek to hire a Senior Finance Integration lead. The role will suit an ACA/ACCA or CIMA qualified who will be fully accountable for the successful delivery of finance integration across acquisitions, ensuring alignment with the Group's strategic, financial, and operational objectives. The role will be working closely with the Finance Director, Interim Head of Finance Transitions, and senior stakeholders, this role leads the end-to-end integration process-from due diligence through to post-acquisition optimisation. This role combines strategic oversight with execution accountability, with a strong focus on value creation, synergy realisation, cash performance, and scalable integration capability in a fast-paced private equity-backed environment. Key Responsibilities: End-to-End Integration Ownership Take full accountability for planning, execution, and delivery of finance integration across acquisitions Own and deliver structured Day integration plans, ensuring all finance milestones are achieved on time Act as the central point of accountability for integration delivery, proactively managing risks, dependencies, and timelines Ensure seamless transition of acquired entities into Group finance operations with minimal disruption Leadership of Integration Activity Lead, coordinate, and prioritise activities across multiple concurrent integrations Provide direction and oversight to Finance Integration Leads, Analysts, and wider finance teams Ensure clarity of roles, responsibilities, and accountability across all integration workstreams Act as escalation point for complex integration challenges Financial Control, Governance & Risk Management Ensure robust financial control frameworks are implemented across all acquired businesses Oversee assessment and enhancement of financial processes, controls, and governance Own identification and mitigation of financial, operational, and integration risks Ensure full control over banking, cash visibility, and financial governance from Day 1 Reporting, KPI Alignment & Investor Insight Ensure timely and accurate integration of acquired entities into Group reporting and consolidation Oversee standardisation of KPIs, reporting frameworks, and performance metrics Deliver high-quality reporting and insight to senior leadership and support investor-level reporting requirements Provide clear visibility on acquisition performance vs deal model Systems & Data Integration Strategy Oversee finance systems integration strategy, ensuring scalability, standardisation, and data integrity Ensure successful migration of financial data into Group systems with appropriate controls and validation Manage risks associated with systems integration and data quality Stakeholder Management & Influence Act as a key business partner to senior stakeholders including Finance Director, Acquisitions Team, and operational leadership Build strong relationships with acquired business leadership to facilitate effective integration Provide clear communication and reporting on integration progress, risks, and outcomes Team Leadership & Capability Building Mentor and develop junior finance team members, building capability in acquisition accounting and integration processes Provide financial guidance and support to the wider acquisitions team Set direction and priorities for the integration function Allocate resources across deals based on risk and complexity Ensure consistency of delivery across all integrations A salary of £75,000-£85,000 is on offer plus benefits
This growing chemical company based in Suffolk is seeking a proactive Interim Finance Analyst to join its finance function. The role will focus on commercial finance reporting, analysis, and forecasting across all business units, providing key insights to support decision-making and performance improvement. This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified or part-qualified finance professional to develop their commercial acumen in a dynamic, growing business. Overview The Interim Finance Analyst will lead on commercial finance reporting, analysis, and forecasting for all commercial business units. You will work across all finance activities, supporting both operational and strategic decision-making. Key Responsibilities Reporting & Analysis Act as a business partner to all departments, providing financial insight to challenge and improve performance Support the weekly trading meeting by producing KPI reports for all business units Review business unit P&Ls each month end, liaising closely with departments Produce and develop the management reporting pack for month-end, including commentary and supplementary analysis Support the annual budgeting process, including planning, timelines, and presentation packs Provide inputs and analysis for the business plan and asset owner queries Assist with financial evaluation of new business initiatives Financial Controls & Governance Work with the Financial Controller to maintain all controls outlined in the financial control framework Support the maintenance of finance policies and procedures Complete accounting reconciliations to support financial statement reviews Assist with the external audit program Collaborate with the Systems Accountant to maintain integrity of financial data Other Responsibilities Provide support to other members of the finance team as required Handle ad hoc financial requests as they arise About You ACCA / CIMA / ACA part- or fully-qualified Minimum 2-3 years' experience in a similar finance role Proven experience in business partnering Solid understanding of month-end close and reporting processes Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
May 06, 2026
Contractor
This growing chemical company based in Suffolk is seeking a proactive Interim Finance Analyst to join its finance function. The role will focus on commercial finance reporting, analysis, and forecasting across all business units, providing key insights to support decision-making and performance improvement. This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified or part-qualified finance professional to develop their commercial acumen in a dynamic, growing business. Overview The Interim Finance Analyst will lead on commercial finance reporting, analysis, and forecasting for all commercial business units. You will work across all finance activities, supporting both operational and strategic decision-making. Key Responsibilities Reporting & Analysis Act as a business partner to all departments, providing financial insight to challenge and improve performance Support the weekly trading meeting by producing KPI reports for all business units Review business unit P&Ls each month end, liaising closely with departments Produce and develop the management reporting pack for month-end, including commentary and supplementary analysis Support the annual budgeting process, including planning, timelines, and presentation packs Provide inputs and analysis for the business plan and asset owner queries Assist with financial evaluation of new business initiatives Financial Controls & Governance Work with the Financial Controller to maintain all controls outlined in the financial control framework Support the maintenance of finance policies and procedures Complete accounting reconciliations to support financial statement reviews Assist with the external audit program Collaborate with the Systems Accountant to maintain integrity of financial data Other Responsibilities Provide support to other members of the finance team as required Handle ad hoc financial requests as they arise About You ACCA / CIMA / ACA part- or fully-qualified Minimum 2-3 years' experience in a similar finance role Proven experience in business partnering Solid understanding of month-end close and reporting processes Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Job Title: Finance Business Partner Location: Homeworking with a requirement to occasionally work at Head Office (Vauxhall, London). The role will also be considered on a fully homeworking basis. Salary: £47,701.95 per annum plus £3000 London Weighting (which may not be applicable depending on your home location and any agreed permanent homeworking arrangement) Contract type: Full Time, Fixed Term (until April 2027) Hours: 37.5 hours per week This is an opportunity to join Refuge as a Finance Business Partner on an interim fixed term contract basis during a period of significant change for the charity. Refuge is transforming the way it manages its finances, modernising all aspects of financial management across the organisation with the implementation of a new finance system. We are looking for an experienced Finance Business Partner to cover this Interim Fixed Term Maternity cover contract, you will bring a deep understanding of delivering a modern finance partnering service, ideally in a charity or housing association setting. As the Finance Business Partner in this very hands-on role, you will manage and carry out all aspects of business partnering, preparation of monthly management information and insights to meet the needs of our colleagues across the organisation. This is an exciting time to join an organisation which provides crucial services to women and children, helping us build our capabilities and make a significant contribution. This is a fixed term contract role and will allow you to focus on delivering what we need in the short term, whilst putting in the foundations for the next stages of financial transformation. If you are inspired by our mission and would like to bring your skills and energy to our work, we look forward to receiving your application. Closing Date: 09:00am 26 May 2026 Interview Date: Week Commencing 8 June 2026
May 06, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Finance Business Partner Location: Homeworking with a requirement to occasionally work at Head Office (Vauxhall, London). The role will also be considered on a fully homeworking basis. Salary: £47,701.95 per annum plus £3000 London Weighting (which may not be applicable depending on your home location and any agreed permanent homeworking arrangement) Contract type: Full Time, Fixed Term (until April 2027) Hours: 37.5 hours per week This is an opportunity to join Refuge as a Finance Business Partner on an interim fixed term contract basis during a period of significant change for the charity. Refuge is transforming the way it manages its finances, modernising all aspects of financial management across the organisation with the implementation of a new finance system. We are looking for an experienced Finance Business Partner to cover this Interim Fixed Term Maternity cover contract, you will bring a deep understanding of delivering a modern finance partnering service, ideally in a charity or housing association setting. As the Finance Business Partner in this very hands-on role, you will manage and carry out all aspects of business partnering, preparation of monthly management information and insights to meet the needs of our colleagues across the organisation. This is an exciting time to join an organisation which provides crucial services to women and children, helping us build our capabilities and make a significant contribution. This is a fixed term contract role and will allow you to focus on delivering what we need in the short term, whilst putting in the foundations for the next stages of financial transformation. If you are inspired by our mission and would like to bring your skills and energy to our work, we look forward to receiving your application. Closing Date: 09:00am 26 May 2026 Interview Date: Week Commencing 8 June 2026
Interim Finance Manager (12-Month Fixed Term Contract) / Knutsford / £50,000 - £60,000 Accountable Recruitment have exclusively partnered with our client who are a successful and growing privately owned business based in Knutsford. We are looking for an experienced, hands-on Interim Finance Manager to support their finance function covering maternity leave click apply for full job details
May 06, 2026
Full time
Interim Finance Manager (12-Month Fixed Term Contract) / Knutsford / £50,000 - £60,000 Accountable Recruitment have exclusively partnered with our client who are a successful and growing privately owned business based in Knutsford. We are looking for an experienced, hands-on Interim Finance Manager to support their finance function covering maternity leave click apply for full job details
Sewell Wallis is looking to secure a Finance Business Partner (with a costings, commercial, and operations focus) for a fast-growing Manufacturing business in Sheffield. This South Yorkshire role involves working closely with operational and commercial teams to understand product margins, while analysing and forecasting raw material costs, including foreign exchange impacts and potential hedging needs. It also requires integrating standard costing into product pricing and cost structures, alongside regularly monitoring operational costs against budgets to identify variances and drive performance improvements. This role isn't just pulling the data together, but requires someone who can digest and communicate the meaning and implications to the SLT, be heavily involved with decision making, managing large budgets, and, in return, will get real insight & experience in the business's commercial and operations functions. You'll need to have an extensive background in Manufacturing, strong experience with modelling & Excel, and good commercial acumen. What will you be doing? Regular analysis and reporting of raw material costs, including forecasting of elementals, foreign exchange and potential hedging requirements Understanding of the full operational process of the company's product portfolio, incorporating standard costing into product cost and pricing mechanisms Daily review, analysis and informative reporting of operational costs in line with budget/forecast, including assessment of manufacturing variances such as mix/yield/price/quantity, promoting cost awareness with insight to drive action and improve future performance Daily review, analysis and reporting of production vs forecast, including assessment of volume/revenue/GCM Identify operational process inefficiencies and suggest necessary improvements to enhance cost efficiency and business improvement Strengthen both proactive and reactive operational decision making by providing appropriate challenge to assumptions and proposals, including scenario modelling where necessary Actively review and drive improvements in KPI metrics Present cost models and pricing for new opportunities What skills are we looking for? ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified (will consider QBE) Advanced level proficiency in Microsoft Excel Strong financial modelling experience Desire to continually improve processes Manufacturing experience Strong communication skills with both finance and non-finance managers What's on offer? A competitive salary of 65,000 Generous quarterly bonus Flexible working hours within core hours 7:30am-6pm Recognition of additional work put in during tight deadlines Matched pension up to 8% 25 days annual leave + bank holidays Christmas Shutdown Private healthcare Free secure parking Annual salary reviews Send us your CV below, or contact Inci Evcil for more information. 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.
May 06, 2026
Full time
Sewell Wallis is looking to secure a Finance Business Partner (with a costings, commercial, and operations focus) for a fast-growing Manufacturing business in Sheffield. This South Yorkshire role involves working closely with operational and commercial teams to understand product margins, while analysing and forecasting raw material costs, including foreign exchange impacts and potential hedging needs. It also requires integrating standard costing into product pricing and cost structures, alongside regularly monitoring operational costs against budgets to identify variances and drive performance improvements. This role isn't just pulling the data together, but requires someone who can digest and communicate the meaning and implications to the SLT, be heavily involved with decision making, managing large budgets, and, in return, will get real insight & experience in the business's commercial and operations functions. You'll need to have an extensive background in Manufacturing, strong experience with modelling & Excel, and good commercial acumen. What will you be doing? Regular analysis and reporting of raw material costs, including forecasting of elementals, foreign exchange and potential hedging requirements Understanding of the full operational process of the company's product portfolio, incorporating standard costing into product cost and pricing mechanisms Daily review, analysis and informative reporting of operational costs in line with budget/forecast, including assessment of manufacturing variances such as mix/yield/price/quantity, promoting cost awareness with insight to drive action and improve future performance Daily review, analysis and reporting of production vs forecast, including assessment of volume/revenue/GCM Identify operational process inefficiencies and suggest necessary improvements to enhance cost efficiency and business improvement Strengthen both proactive and reactive operational decision making by providing appropriate challenge to assumptions and proposals, including scenario modelling where necessary Actively review and drive improvements in KPI metrics Present cost models and pricing for new opportunities What skills are we looking for? ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified (will consider QBE) Advanced level proficiency in Microsoft Excel Strong financial modelling experience Desire to continually improve processes Manufacturing experience Strong communication skills with both finance and non-finance managers What's on offer? A competitive salary of 65,000 Generous quarterly bonus Flexible working hours within core hours 7:30am-6pm Recognition of additional work put in during tight deadlines Matched pension up to 8% 25 days annual leave + bank holidays Christmas Shutdown Private healthcare Free secure parking Annual salary reviews Send us your CV below, or contact Inci Evcil for more information. 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.
Office Based position Parking is available 3-6 month contract Our Client Mackie Myers have partnered with a rapidly growing automotive business in Oxfordshire to appoint a Management Accountant into their expanding finance team. The Role The Management Accountant is responsible for producing accurate monthly accounts, supporting budgeting and forecasting, and maintaining strong financial controls. The role includes reconciliations, P&L analysis, cashflow forecasting, and audit support, while working closely with senior stakeholders to deliver insights and drive process improvements across the finance function. Main Duties Produce accurate monthly management accounts Complete balance sheet reconciliations and P&L variance analysis Prepare VAT returns and support statutory and audit requirements Maintain and update weekly cashflow forecasts, analysing key variances Support budgeting and forecasting, liaising with management Contribute to systems improvements and act as systems administrator Ensure accurate stock records and manage stock takes Provide cover for AP, AR, and banking activities as required Work towards professional accounting qualification The Successful Candidate Part Qualified / Qualified (CIMA, ACA, ACCA, or equivalent) Experience in management accounting or financial support roles, within automotive, manufacturing, or engineering sectors Strong analytical skills with excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities Proactive, detail-oriented, and motivated to develop within a fast-paced, growing business Office based position What's on Offer? Hourly Rate Opportunity to join a dynamic, fast-growing automotive business with clear development and progression Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion We believe that diverse teams drive innovation and success. That's why we're committed to promoting equality of opportunity and creating inclusive workplaces where everyone feels valued and supported. We actively seek out talent from all backgrounds and strive to reflect the rich diversity of the workforce in every role we recruit for.
May 06, 2026
Seasonal
Office Based position Parking is available 3-6 month contract Our Client Mackie Myers have partnered with a rapidly growing automotive business in Oxfordshire to appoint a Management Accountant into their expanding finance team. The Role The Management Accountant is responsible for producing accurate monthly accounts, supporting budgeting and forecasting, and maintaining strong financial controls. The role includes reconciliations, P&L analysis, cashflow forecasting, and audit support, while working closely with senior stakeholders to deliver insights and drive process improvements across the finance function. Main Duties Produce accurate monthly management accounts Complete balance sheet reconciliations and P&L variance analysis Prepare VAT returns and support statutory and audit requirements Maintain and update weekly cashflow forecasts, analysing key variances Support budgeting and forecasting, liaising with management Contribute to systems improvements and act as systems administrator Ensure accurate stock records and manage stock takes Provide cover for AP, AR, and banking activities as required Work towards professional accounting qualification The Successful Candidate Part Qualified / Qualified (CIMA, ACA, ACCA, or equivalent) Experience in management accounting or financial support roles, within automotive, manufacturing, or engineering sectors Strong analytical skills with excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities Proactive, detail-oriented, and motivated to develop within a fast-paced, growing business Office based position What's on Offer? Hourly Rate Opportunity to join a dynamic, fast-growing automotive business with clear development and progression Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion We believe that diverse teams drive innovation and success. That's why we're committed to promoting equality of opportunity and creating inclusive workplaces where everyone feels valued and supported. We actively seek out talent from all backgrounds and strive to reflect the rich diversity of the workforce in every role we recruit for.
A well-established housing provider in the North West is seeking an interim Head of Finance Business Partnering for a 6-month period. The organisation has a strong focus on service delivery, financial control, and continuous improvement across its housing operations. This is a senior, hands-on leadership role combining team management, consolidation of management accounts, and strengthening of business partnering across the organisation. A key focus will also be driving improvements in financial systems and processes, including automation and better use of core finance systems. Responsibilities: Lead and manage the Finance Business Partnering team, providing direction, oversight, and support across key service areas Oversee and consolidate monthly management accounts, ensuring accurate, timely, and insightful reporting to the Finance Director and senior stakeholders Drive high-quality business partnering across the organisation, supporting operational teams with financial insight, challenge, and decision-making Support property-related finance activities as required (e.g. repairs, maintenance, capital spend) Identify and implement process improvements, with a focus on automation and efficiency across finance systems Build strong relationships across finance and operational teams, translating complex financial information into clear, actionable insight Requirements: Qualified Accountant with proven experience operating at a senior finance level, ideally from a housing association background Strong understanding of management accounting, including consolidation, reporting, and performance analysis Demonstrable experience managing and developing finance teams, ideally within a business partnering model Experience within property or housing finance (e.g. repairs, maintenance, capital programmes) is highly desirable Strong systems expertise, with experience improving and automating finance processes Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and challenge at senior levels Please get in touch if this role is of interest and you feel you can add value in the position.
May 06, 2026
Full time
A well-established housing provider in the North West is seeking an interim Head of Finance Business Partnering for a 6-month period. The organisation has a strong focus on service delivery, financial control, and continuous improvement across its housing operations. This is a senior, hands-on leadership role combining team management, consolidation of management accounts, and strengthening of business partnering across the organisation. A key focus will also be driving improvements in financial systems and processes, including automation and better use of core finance systems. Responsibilities: Lead and manage the Finance Business Partnering team, providing direction, oversight, and support across key service areas Oversee and consolidate monthly management accounts, ensuring accurate, timely, and insightful reporting to the Finance Director and senior stakeholders Drive high-quality business partnering across the organisation, supporting operational teams with financial insight, challenge, and decision-making Support property-related finance activities as required (e.g. repairs, maintenance, capital spend) Identify and implement process improvements, with a focus on automation and efficiency across finance systems Build strong relationships across finance and operational teams, translating complex financial information into clear, actionable insight Requirements: Qualified Accountant with proven experience operating at a senior finance level, ideally from a housing association background Strong understanding of management accounting, including consolidation, reporting, and performance analysis Demonstrable experience managing and developing finance teams, ideally within a business partnering model Experience within property or housing finance (e.g. repairs, maintenance, capital programmes) is highly desirable Strong systems expertise, with experience improving and automating finance processes Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and challenge at senior levels Please get in touch if this role is of interest and you feel you can add value in the position.
