Job Description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Interim Finance Manager to support a respected UK public sector organisation during a critical financial period. This government-funded body delivers vital nationwide programmes, and the successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining strong financial governance and operational efficiency.

You will oversee day-to-day financial operations and lead a small team, ensuring the smooth delivery of core activities while supporting year-end processes, audit preparation, and continuous improvement initiatives. The role requires close collaboration with stakeholders across the organisation, alongside the ability to take ownership and operate confidently with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead accounts payable, receivable, treasury management and core financial controls
• Monitor and oversee cash flow, ensuring effective forecasting and liquidity management
• Ensure compliance with UK public finance regulations, including FReM and internal policies
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and produce high-quality audit documentation
• Support year-end processes and external audit requirements
• Oversee payroll and pension compliance, working with third-party providers
• Act as finance systems lead (including Business Central) and manage banking access controls
• Maintain coding structures, master data and finance-related documentation
• Provide training and guidance to non-finance teams
• Line manage two Finance Officers, promoting a collaborative and improvement-focused environment

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent)
• Demonstrable experience within central government or arm's length bodies, with a strong understanding of governance frameworks and FReM reporting requirements
• Experience managing finance operations within complex environments
• Proven ability to work independently, take ownership of workloads and meet deadlines
• Experience overseeing cash flow, forecasting and treasury management activities
• Strong knowledge of controls, UK reporting requirements and HMRC compliance
• Confident supporting year-end, audit and financial reporting processes
• Advanced Excel and finance systems experience

Location: Central London, 2 days per week on-site

Duration: 6 month temporary contract, potential to extend or move to permanent

Pay rate: £300 - £400 per day (inside IR35, Umbrella)

Working hours: Full-time

This vacancy will be actively shortlisted so early applications are encouraged to avoid missing out.

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.