Interim Finance Manager

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Interim Finance Manager / Financial Controller (3 Months Contract)
Flexible working (Manchester / remote hybrid)
Build. Fix. Elevate. Then hand over.
We are recruiting for a high-growth, entrepreneurial business that has scaled rapidly to £4m+ revenue with a lean team in Head Office. Now, they are entering the next phase and the finance function needs to catch up.
This is not a steady-state role. This is a build-and-transform mandate .
Youll step in to architect a robust, scalable finance function bringing structure, clarity, and control before handing it over to a capable internal resource and allowing leadership to step back into strategic mode.
The Mission
Over 3 months, you will:
Build a best-in-class finance engine
Implement AP automation (Apron + QuickBooks)
Establish clear payment approval workflows
Design and embed a monthly close process
Create meaningful financial visibility
Develop a monthly management accounts pack
Build a weekly KPI dashboard (P&L, cashflow, margins, debtor days)
Upskill and enable
Coach and structure an in-house accounts resource
Transition processes into BAU ownership
Put structure where there is currently reliance
Write SOPs across reconciliations, payroll coordination, EU VAT, invoice finance, expenses
What Were Looking For
Fully or Part-qualified or qualified (ACCA / CIMA / ACA)
Proven experience in SME / owner-managed environments
Track record of building finance processes from the ground up
Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks
Comfortable operating alongside external accountants
Hands-on, pragmatic, and delivery-focused

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Location:
Chorlton-Cum-Hardy
Salary:
£50,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Finance

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