Job Description

Interim Position - 3-Month Contract (Ongoing)
Location: Gloucestershire (Hybrid)
Sector: Manufacturing
We are seeking a highly capable and proactive finance professional to join an owner-managed SME manufacturing business based in Gloucestershire on an initial 3-month contract, with the potential to extend. This is an excellent opportunity to step into a fast-paced environment and make an immediate impact within a collaborative and commercially focused team.
The Role
You will play a key role in supporting the finance function, taking ownership of management accounts and developing insightful board packs from scratch. Working closely with senior leadership in an owner-managed environment, this position requires someone who can quickly understand business performance drivers, improve reporting processes, and provide meaningful financial insight during a critical period.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare monthly management accounts with supporting analysis and commentary
- Create and develop board packs from scratch, delivering clear financial insights in granular detail
- Partner with senior leadership and business owners to support decision-making
- Analyse variances against budget and forecast, identifying key trends and risks
- Review and improve existing reporting processes and controls
- Provide ad hoc analysis and support on strategic and operational initiatives
About You
- Proven experience producing management accounts, ideally within manufacturing or an SME environment
- Strong experience creating board-level reporting and financial packs
- Comfortable working within an owner-managed business structure
- Ability to quickly understand business operations and performance drivers
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Confident stakeholder management with clear communication skills
- Hands-on approach with the ability to work autonomously in an interim capacity
- Available to start immediately or at short notice
What's on Offer
- Competitive day rate
- Immediate start opportunity
- 5 days a week on site initially
- Opportunity to make an immediate impact within an owner-managed SME
- Potential for contract extension beyond the initial 3 months
Applicants must live within a commutable distance to Gloucestershire for hybrid working.
If you are available at short notice and ready to bring your expertise to a business that values insight, accuracy, and commercial awareness, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now to be considered for this exciting interim opportunity.