Job Description

Job Title: Interim Finance Lead

Location: South Lincolnshire/Peterborough

Contract: 6 Month Contract (Immediate Start)

Overview

The Collective Network is partnering with a well-established, family-owned fresh produce business in South Lincolnshire to appoint an Interim Finance Manager.

Operating within a fast-paced FMCG environment, this is a hands-on role supporting the Finance Director during a key period, with a focus on financial control, reporting, and operational performance.

The Role

A broad, operational finance position with responsibility for core finance processes, cash flow, and driving improvements across reporting and systems.

Key Responsibilities

Lead month-end close and ensure accurate reporting

Maintain balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls

Support management accounts and leadership reporting

Assist with audit and statutory reporting

Manage cash flow forecasting and working capital

Oversee ledger activity and support the wider finance team

Drive process and reporting improvements

Key Requirements

Experience as a Finance Manager or Senior Management Accountant

Strong cash flow, reporting, and financial control background

Solid understanding of month-end, AP/AR, and balance sheet recs

Advanced Excel and ERP system experience

Comfortable in a fast-paced, operational environment

FMCG, food, or agriculture experience preferred

Available immediately or at short notice

About You

Hands-on, detail-oriented, and comfortable operating at pace, with the ability to support both day-to-day finance and wider business performance