Interim Finance Manager 6 months

Marks Sattin is partnering with a well-established manufacturing organisation in the Nottingham area to recruit an Interim Finance Manager on a 6 month contract. The position is a hands on position which will partner with the Site Financial Controller and the Plant Director, so will therefore require 5 days per week on-site. Hybrid working will not be considered.

My client is going through a period of change and as such are seeking a reliable Interim Finance Manager comfortable working full-time on-site within a busy manufacturing environment. The Interim Finance Manager will be a self starter and able to "hit the ground running".

The Interim Finance Manager will report to the Site Financial Controller and will oversee the day to day responsibilities of the finance function, and will supervise an Accounts Assistant. The Interim Finance Manager will also provide insight and analysis for the Senior Leadership Team to aid key decision making. You will also support the Site Financial Controller in the budgeting & forecasting process.

Responsibilities of the Interim Finance Manager will include:

• Supervising an Accounts Assistants
• Supporting the Site Financial Controller in the identification of suitable KPIs to monitor business performance that have a direct impact on financial results
• Maintaining financial models to track key metrics and trend analysis
• Highlighting risks and opportunities through the provision sound financial analysis and commercial insight
• Preparing accurate cash forecasting based upon expected daily sales invoicing and supplier payments to enable Group wide management of cash flow
• Monitoring and reporting to the SLT on debtor and creditor terms and ensuring risks are highlighted and actioned
• Completion of monthly balance sheet reconciliations for all General Ledger Balance Sheet accounts
• Maintenance of the Fixed Asset Register
• Monthly Management Accounts reconciled to the General Ledger
• Supporting the Site Financial Controller as required with ad-hoc projects

To be considered you must:

• Have a recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or be Qualified by Experience
• Have experience in a similar position
• Ideally have experience within a manufacturing environment
• Be within a commutable distance to the offices as the position requires 5 days per week on-site
• Have a good understanding of financial controls and processes
• Have experience of financial forecasting and planning
• Be a proficient Excel user and comfortable extracting data from ERP systems
• Have strong analytical skills
• Have a natural drive to improve processes where necessary
• Be a great communicator with the ability to liaise with a variety of stakeholders within a fast paced environment

If you feel you meet the requirements of my client, please don't hesitate to apply!