Interim Head of FP&A 12Month FTC Up to £96,000 with benefits Social Housing Your new company You'll be joining a large, well-established North West-based housing provider with a significant property portfolio and a strong social purpose. The organisation operates across multiple regions, delivers new homes each year, and maintains a clear long-term commitment to financial strength, strategic investment, and community impact. With a collaborative culture and a modern, flexible working approach, the organisation is known for empowering colleagues and driving continuous improvement across all areas of Finance. Your new role As Interim Head of Financial Planning you will take a senior leadership position at the heart of the organisation's financial strategy. Your remit spans treasury management, long-term business planning, FP&A leadership, and development finance oversight. You will ensure the organisation's multi-decade financial plan is robust, affordable, and aligned to strategic objectives, while also driving strong financial control and assurance across the development programme. A major focus of the role is the full FP&A cycle - leading the 30-year plan, annual budget, quarterly forecasting, and performance analysis. You will work closely with Finance Business Partners, senior leaders and operational teams to provide high-quality insight, challenge assumptions, and support informed decision-making across the organisation. This is a hybrid role offering flexible home working. Lead the design and maintenance of a robust 30-year financial plan that reflects current and future business activity.Deliver effective treasury management in line with the treasury strategy, maintaining strong relationships with lenders and advisors.Integrate reporting and cashflow forecasting into the wider financial planning framework.Own the full budgeting and forecasting framework, ensuring high-quality analysis across all planning horizons.Partner with Finance Business Partners to align annual budgets with long-term financial capacity.Produce clear, insightful financial reporting to support senior leadership and board-level decision-making.Build and maintain reporting and KPI frameworks for ongoing monitoring of development activity.Act as the subject-matter expert for treasury, long-term financial planning and development finance, including ownership of the BRIXX model.Drive best practice, benchmarking and continuous improvement across the Finance function.Contribute to the wider Finance leadership team, supporting cross-functional initiatives and ensuring organisation-wide financial integrity. What you'll need to succeed Significant senior experience in FP&A/financial planning and development finance. Proven ability to produce high-quality long-term financial plans, budgets, forecasts and strategic performance reporting. Strong leadership capability with experience developing high-performing teams. Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage and influence non-financial stakeholders. Strong financial modelling skills and proficiency with systems such as BRIXX, Proval or Sequel. Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). Experience within housing or a regulated, asset-based environment is advantageous. What you'll get in return You will receive a competitive salary up to £96,000, alongside a 35-hour working week and 40 days annual leave including bank. The benefits package includes a pension scheme with employer-matched contributions of up to 10%, a flexible working environment and a comprehensive healthcare plan. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, please click "apply" and we will revert to the most relevant applications as soon as possible. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you're an accountant looking for a new job in finance, please contact Benjamin Stanton at the Hays Senior Finance team in Manchester. #
May 16, 2026
Full time
Interim Head of FP&A 12Month FTC Up to £96,000 with benefits Social Housing Your new company You'll be joining a large, well-established North West-based housing provider with a significant property portfolio and a strong social purpose. The organisation operates across multiple regions, delivers new homes each year, and maintains a clear long-term commitment to financial strength, strategic investment, and community impact. With a collaborative culture and a modern, flexible working approach, the organisation is known for empowering colleagues and driving continuous improvement across all areas of Finance. Your new role As Interim Head of Financial Planning you will take a senior leadership position at the heart of the organisation's financial strategy. Your remit spans treasury management, long-term business planning, FP&A leadership, and development finance oversight. You will ensure the organisation's multi-decade financial plan is robust, affordable, and aligned to strategic objectives, while also driving strong financial control and assurance across the development programme. A major focus of the role is the full FP&A cycle - leading the 30-year plan, annual budget, quarterly forecasting, and performance analysis. You will work closely with Finance Business Partners, senior leaders and operational teams to provide high-quality insight, challenge assumptions, and support informed decision-making across the organisation. This is a hybrid role offering flexible home working. Lead the design and maintenance of a robust 30-year financial plan that reflects current and future business activity.Deliver effective treasury management in line with the treasury strategy, maintaining strong relationships with lenders and advisors.Integrate reporting and cashflow forecasting into the wider financial planning framework.Own the full budgeting and forecasting framework, ensuring high-quality analysis across all planning horizons.Partner with Finance Business Partners to align annual budgets with long-term financial capacity.Produce clear, insightful financial reporting to support senior leadership and board-level decision-making.Build and maintain reporting and KPI frameworks for ongoing monitoring of development activity.Act as the subject-matter expert for treasury, long-term financial planning and development finance, including ownership of the BRIXX model.Drive best practice, benchmarking and continuous improvement across the Finance function.Contribute to the wider Finance leadership team, supporting cross-functional initiatives and ensuring organisation-wide financial integrity. What you'll need to succeed Significant senior experience in FP&A/financial planning and development finance. Proven ability to produce high-quality long-term financial plans, budgets, forecasts and strategic performance reporting. Strong leadership capability with experience developing high-performing teams. Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage and influence non-financial stakeholders. Strong financial modelling skills and proficiency with systems such as BRIXX, Proval or Sequel. Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). Experience within housing or a regulated, asset-based environment is advantageous. What you'll get in return You will receive a competitive salary up to £96,000, alongside a 35-hour working week and 40 days annual leave including bank. The benefits package includes a pension scheme with employer-matched contributions of up to 10%, a flexible working environment and a comprehensive healthcare plan. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, please click "apply" and we will revert to the most relevant applications as soon as possible. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you're an accountant looking for a new job in finance, please contact Benjamin Stanton at the Hays Senior Finance team in Manchester. #
East Cheshire Up to £60,Month MAT Cover Immediate Start Onsite Role Your new company You'll be joining a well-established, operationally complex business within a specialist services and asset-heavy environment. The organisation has a strong UK footprint and a collaborative senior leadership team, with finance playing a central role in supporting performance, control, and decision-making. Your new role As Interim Finance Manager / Senior Management Accountant, you will take full ownership of the day-to-day finance function for a 12-month fixed-term contract (maternity cover). Reporting into senior leadership, you'll be responsible for delivering high-quality management information, maintaining robust financial controls, and providing commercial insight to support the business. Key responsibilities will include: Ownership of monthly management accounts and balance sheet integrity Preparation and review of balance sheet reconciliations Budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management Providing financial analysis and insight to support operational and strategic decisions Partnering with non-finance stakeholders to improve performance and profitability Stock valuations and reconciliations (excluding machine stock) Managing the annual audit process and external relationships Managing foreign currency requirements Supporting ad-hoc finance and administrative requirements as needed The role is fully onsite in Knutsford / East Cheshire, 5 days per week, with flexible start and finish times. What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this role, you will be: Immediately Available or Available at Very Short Notice Qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or a strong QBE at senior level Experienced in managing end-to-end management accounts in a standalone or senior finance role Comfortable working onsite and operating autonomously Confident partnering with senior and non-finance stakeholders Detail-driven, commercially minded, and pragmatic in your approach What you'll get in return Up to £60,000 salary 12-month FTC (maternity cover) Senior, visible finance role with real autonomy Flexible working hours (onsite) Opportunity to make an immediate impact within a stable, established business What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, please click "apply" and we will revert to the most relevant applications as soon as possible. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you're an accountant looking for a new job in finance, please contact Benjamin Stanton at the Hays Senior Finance team in Manchester. #
May 15, 2026
Full time
East Cheshire Up to £60,Month MAT Cover Immediate Start Onsite Role Your new company You'll be joining a well-established, operationally complex business within a specialist services and asset-heavy environment. The organisation has a strong UK footprint and a collaborative senior leadership team, with finance playing a central role in supporting performance, control, and decision-making. Your new role As Interim Finance Manager / Senior Management Accountant, you will take full ownership of the day-to-day finance function for a 12-month fixed-term contract (maternity cover). Reporting into senior leadership, you'll be responsible for delivering high-quality management information, maintaining robust financial controls, and providing commercial insight to support the business. Key responsibilities will include: Ownership of monthly management accounts and balance sheet integrity Preparation and review of balance sheet reconciliations Budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management Providing financial analysis and insight to support operational and strategic decisions Partnering with non-finance stakeholders to improve performance and profitability Stock valuations and reconciliations (excluding machine stock) Managing the annual audit process and external relationships Managing foreign currency requirements Supporting ad-hoc finance and administrative requirements as needed The role is fully onsite in Knutsford / East Cheshire, 5 days per week, with flexible start and finish times. What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this role, you will be: Immediately Available or Available at Very Short Notice Qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or a strong QBE at senior level Experienced in managing end-to-end management accounts in a standalone or senior finance role Comfortable working onsite and operating autonomously Confident partnering with senior and non-finance stakeholders Detail-driven, commercially minded, and pragmatic in your approach What you'll get in return Up to £60,000 salary 12-month FTC (maternity cover) Senior, visible finance role with real autonomy Flexible working hours (onsite) Opportunity to make an immediate impact within a stable, established business What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, please click "apply" and we will revert to the most relevant applications as soon as possible. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you're an accountant looking for a new job in finance, please contact Benjamin Stanton at the Hays Senior Finance team in Manchester. #
3-6 month contract role starting ASAP Interim Global Lease Controller- c.£100-125k - PE backed Bristol business Immediate Start Highly Flexible A large, complex international group is seeking an experienced senior finance leader to take ownership of its global lease portfolio in a business-critical role with significant executive exposure. This role sits at the centre of the organisation's financial governance, providing oversight of lease accounting, supporting strategic decision-making, and ensuring robust control across multiple jurisdictions. The role: Lead and oversee all lease-related activity globally, ensuring consistent governance and control across the full lease lifecycle Provide strategic insight on lease vs. buy decisions, partnering with CFO, CEO and senior leadership Full accountability for IFRS 16 reporting, balance sheet integrity, and high-quality disclosures Oversee right-of-use assets and lease liabilities, including valuation, remeasurement and life cycle management Own audit relationships for lease accounting, ensuring audit readiness and timely resolution of issues Provide senior oversight of lease contract governance, working closely with Property, Legal and Procurement Drive performance, controls and continuous improvement across global lease processes Lead and develop a team of c.8 (manager to analyst level) Key requirements: Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) Deep, hands-on IFRS 16 lease accounting experience in a large, complex organisation (non-negotiable) Proven senior leadership experience with ownership of complex balance sheet areas Strong background in audit, controls, and global finance environments Practice candidates are considered at Director level or above. Package & details: c.£100-125k (FTC) or day rate equivalent Highly flexible working - 2-4 days per month in the office Immediate start required This is a high-impact, visible role that will move quickly. Please get in touch for a confidential discussion if you have the required IFRS 16 & lease reporting experience and are available at short notice. #
May 15, 2026
Contractor
3-6 month contract role starting ASAP Interim Global Lease Controller- c.£100-125k - PE backed Bristol business Immediate Start Highly Flexible A large, complex international group is seeking an experienced senior finance leader to take ownership of its global lease portfolio in a business-critical role with significant executive exposure. This role sits at the centre of the organisation's financial governance, providing oversight of lease accounting, supporting strategic decision-making, and ensuring robust control across multiple jurisdictions. The role: Lead and oversee all lease-related activity globally, ensuring consistent governance and control across the full lease lifecycle Provide strategic insight on lease vs. buy decisions, partnering with CFO, CEO and senior leadership Full accountability for IFRS 16 reporting, balance sheet integrity, and high-quality disclosures Oversee right-of-use assets and lease liabilities, including valuation, remeasurement and life cycle management Own audit relationships for lease accounting, ensuring audit readiness and timely resolution of issues Provide senior oversight of lease contract governance, working closely with Property, Legal and Procurement Drive performance, controls and continuous improvement across global lease processes Lead and develop a team of c.8 (manager to analyst level) Key requirements: Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) Deep, hands-on IFRS 16 lease accounting experience in a large, complex organisation (non-negotiable) Proven senior leadership experience with ownership of complex balance sheet areas Strong background in audit, controls, and global finance environments Practice candidates are considered at Director level or above. Package & details: c.£100-125k (FTC) or day rate equivalent Highly flexible working - 2-4 days per month in the office Immediate start required This is a high-impact, visible role that will move quickly. Please get in touch for a confidential discussion if you have the required IFRS 16 & lease reporting experience and are available at short notice. #
Interim Transformation Accountant Location: Manchester Salary: £75,000 + Comprehensive Benefits Package Working Pattern: Hybrid (3 days office / 2 days home) 6 month FTC Sector: Healthcare A leading healthcare organisation is seeking an experienced and commercially focused Transformation Accountant to join its finance transformation team in Manchester for an initial 6 month fixed term contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role in driving finance improvement initiatives across a complex and evolving healthcare environment. The successful candidate will work closely with senior finance leaders and operational stakeholders to modernise processes, enhance reporting capabilities, and support strategic transformation programmes. The Role The Transformation Accountant will support the delivery of key finance and operational transformation projects, ensuring the finance function is equipped to support organisational growth, efficiency, and regulatory compliance. Key responsibilities include: Leading finance transformation and continuous improvement initiatives Supporting finance systems implementation, integration, and optimisation projects Reviewing and improving financial controls, reporting processes, and governance frameworks Partnering with operational and clinical stakeholders to identify efficiencies and cost-saving opportunities Delivering financial analysis and insights to support strategic decision-making Supporting automation and process standardisation across the finance function Assisting with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities Ensuring compliance with healthcare sector regulations and financial standards Supporting change management and stakeholder engagement throughout transformation programmes About You We are looking for a qualified accountant with strong transformation and stakeholder management experience, ideally gained within healthcare, NHS, or another regulated environment. Requirements: ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified Proven experience in finance transformation, change, or project-focused roles Healthcare, NHS, or regulated sector experience preferred Strong understanding of finance processes, controls, and governance Experience with ERP systems and finance systems improvements Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities Advanced Excel and financial modelling capabilities What s on Offer Salary of £75,000 6 month FTC Hybrid working arrangement Private healthcare Generous pension scheme Annual bonus potential 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Opportunity to contribute to meaningful transformation within the healthcare sector Clear progression and development opportunities If you are a driven finance professional looking to make an impact within a purpose-led healthcare organisation, we would love to hear from you.
May 14, 2026
Contractor
Interim Transformation Accountant Location: Manchester Salary: £75,000 + Comprehensive Benefits Package Working Pattern: Hybrid (3 days office / 2 days home) 6 month FTC Sector: Healthcare A leading healthcare organisation is seeking an experienced and commercially focused Transformation Accountant to join its finance transformation team in Manchester for an initial 6 month fixed term contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role in driving finance improvement initiatives across a complex and evolving healthcare environment. The successful candidate will work closely with senior finance leaders and operational stakeholders to modernise processes, enhance reporting capabilities, and support strategic transformation programmes. The Role The Transformation Accountant will support the delivery of key finance and operational transformation projects, ensuring the finance function is equipped to support organisational growth, efficiency, and regulatory compliance. Key responsibilities include: Leading finance transformation and continuous improvement initiatives Supporting finance systems implementation, integration, and optimisation projects Reviewing and improving financial controls, reporting processes, and governance frameworks Partnering with operational and clinical stakeholders to identify efficiencies and cost-saving opportunities Delivering financial analysis and insights to support strategic decision-making Supporting automation and process standardisation across the finance function Assisting with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities Ensuring compliance with healthcare sector regulations and financial standards Supporting change management and stakeholder engagement throughout transformation programmes About You We are looking for a qualified accountant with strong transformation and stakeholder management experience, ideally gained within healthcare, NHS, or another regulated environment. Requirements: ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified Proven experience in finance transformation, change, or project-focused roles Healthcare, NHS, or regulated sector experience preferred Strong understanding of finance processes, controls, and governance Experience with ERP systems and finance systems improvements Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities Advanced Excel and financial modelling capabilities What s on Offer Salary of £75,000 6 month FTC Hybrid working arrangement Private healthcare Generous pension scheme Annual bonus potential 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Opportunity to contribute to meaningful transformation within the healthcare sector Clear progression and development opportunities If you are a driven finance professional looking to make an impact within a purpose-led healthcare organisation, we would love to hear from you.
