Job Description

• Finance Manager (Interim)Tiverton, Devon
• Hybrid Working (Minimum 2 Days Onsite)
• Up to 300 per day
• Initial 9-Month Contract

A leading manufacturing organisation based in the Tiverton area is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join the business on an interim basis for an initial nine-month assignment.
This is a hands-on leadership role managing a small finance team whilst ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality financial reporting, forecasting and business support. The successful candidate will work closely with operational stakeholders across the business, helping to drive performance, improve processes and maintain strong financial controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and support a small finance team.
• Ensure the timely and accurate production of monthly management accounts and financial reporting.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management activities.
• Provide financial analysis and commercial insight to support operational and strategic decision-making.
• Partner with operational and project teams to improve business performance.
• Review financial controls and identify opportunities for process improvements.
• Support statutory audit requirements and year-end reporting activities.
• Manage balance sheet reconciliations and ensure strong control processes are maintained.
• Monitor financial performance against budgets and forecasts, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Support senior management with ad hoc reporting and financial projects.

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) or Qualified by Experience.
• Previous experience in a Finance Manager, Financial Controller or Senior Management Accountant position.
• Experience managing and developing finance staff.
• Strong management accounting, reporting and forecasting skills.
• Hands-on approach with the ability to work across both strategic and operational finance activities.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to produce high-quality outputs to tight deadlines.
• Confident business partnering with both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Advanced Excel and financial systems experience.
• Manufacturing, engineering or project-led industry experience would be advantageous.

What's on Offer?

• Initial 9-month interim assignment
• Hybrid working with 2 days per week onsite in Tiverton
• Opportunity to join a well-established manufacturing business
• Diverse role combining team leadership, reporting and commercial finance
• Immediate start available

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