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Finance Manager (3 Month Temp)
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Fully remote interim role supporting an international SME
Flexible hours, immediate start, hands-on finance role until October.
Finance Manager (Interim) – Agency
Location: Remote (occasional travel to London office may be required)
Salary: Competitive Hourly/Day Rate (DOE)
Contract: 3 Months
Start Date: Immediate
We’re delighted to be supporting an established international project-led business in the search for an experienced Finance Manager to join them on an interim basis.
Working closely with the Managing Director, you’ll take ownership of the day-to-day finance function, ensuring the smooth running of financial operations during a period of transition. This is a hands-on role offering plenty of autonomy, making it ideal for someone who enjoys working across all aspects of finance within a collaborative SME environment.
The business offers genuine flexibility around working hours, with fully remote working and the opportunity to shape a schedule that works around your lifestyle.
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Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the day-to-day running of the finance function.
- Maintain accurate financial records and ensure data integrity across internal systems.
- Manage purchase ledger and sales ledger processes.
- Coordinate supplier payment runs and liaise with senior management regarding payment approvals.
- Support payroll processes alongside external payroll providers.
- Prepare customer quotations and supplier purchase orders in conjunction with operational teams.
- Monitor outstanding debtor balances and support credit control activities.
- Act as the primary finance contact for the wider business, providing day-to-day financial support and guidance.
- Assist with the transition and handover to the incoming Finance Director.
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About You:
- Previous experience as a Finance Manager or within a similar all-round finance role.
- At least five years’ experience working within a commercial finance environment.
- Excellent Excel skills and confidence manipulating financial data.
- Strong knowledge of transactional finance, payment processes and payroll coordination.
- Excellent organisational skills with a meticulous attention to detail.
- A proactive, hands-on approach and the ability to manage your own workload.
- Experience working within an SME, agency or creative background would be a benefit.
What’s on Offer:
- Immediate start.
- Fully remote working.
- Flexible hours to suit your availability.
- Initial contract until October 2026 with a handover period thereafter.
- Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership in a varied and autonomous finance role.
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