Interim Finance Manager

This role supports senior management through detailed financial analysis and strategic insights into business performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily financial operations, including payroll, sales invoicing, and purchase ledger activities.
• Manage and support the finance team to ensure tasks are completed efficiently and deadlines are consistently met.
• Monitor daily cash flow and prepare accurate cash forecasts.
• Process the weekly payroll to ensure timely and accurate processing.
• Manage the sales ledger to ensure invoices are issued promptly and payments are received in line with agreed terms.
• Maintain the purchase ledger by ensuring all supplier invoices are posted in the correct accounting period and payments are made on time.
• Supporting in the preparation of the monthly management accounts to evaluate overall company performance.
• Produce and analyse departmental profitability reports to support strategic decision-making.
• Provide financial insight and recommendations to assist senior management with both short-term and long-term planning.
• Present financial reports to senior leadership as required.
• Continuously improve internal financial systems and processes, leveraging technology and software solutions.
• Establish and maintain robust financial policies and procedures.
• Ensure full compliance with relevant financial regulations and legislation.

Skills & Attributes:

• Proven experience in a finance-related role.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Proficient in computerised accounting systems.
• Previous managerial or team leadership experience.
• Prior experience managing weekly payroll processes.
• Background in similar roles is desirable.
• A track record of successfully improving financial processes is a strong advantage.

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