Interim Finance Lead

Job Title: Interim Finance Lead
Location: South Lincolnshire/Peterborough
Contract: 6 Month Contract (Immediate Start)

The Collective Network is partnering with a well-established, family-owned fresh produce business in South Lincolnshire to appoint an Interim Finance Manager.

Operating within a fast-paced FMCG environment, this is a hands-on role supporting the Finance Director during a key period, with a focus on financial control, reporting, and operational performance.

A broad, operational finance position with responsibility for core finance processes, cash flow, and driving improvements across reporting and systems.

• Lead month-end close and ensure accurate reporting
• Maintain balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls
• Support management accounts and leadership reporting
• Assist with audit and statutory reporting
• Manage cash flow forecasting and working capital
• Oversee ledger activity and support the wider finance team
• Drive process and reporting improvements

• Experience as a Finance Manager or Senior Management Accountant
• Strong cash flow, reporting, and financial control background
• Solid understanding of month-end, AP/AR, and balance sheet recs
• Advanced Excel and ERP system experience
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, operational environment
• FMCG, food, or agriculture experience preferred
• Available immediately or at short notice

Hands-on, detail-oriented, and comfortable operating at pace, with the ability to support both day-to-day finance and wider business performance.