Vitae Financial Recruitment
Finance Manager
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Interim Finance Manager – 6–9 Month FTC
East London | Hybrid – 3 days office / 2 days home | £65,000–£75,000 per annum pro rata | ASAP Start
We are currently recruiting for an Interim Finance Manager to join an established finance function in East London on an initial 6–9 month fixed-term contract. This is a key role within the finance team, offering responsibility across the month-end and financial reporting process, alongside the management and development of a small finance team. The successful candidate will be a strong technical accountant with the confidence and experience to take ownership of a broad finance remit and ensure the team and reporting function operate effectively.
The Role
Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will take responsibility for the accurate and timely delivery of the month-end process, financial reporting and wider financial control activities. You will also manage and support a team of finance professionals, overseeing workloads, providing guidance and mentoring, and ensuring high standards are maintained across the function.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Managing and overseeing the month-end close, ensuring all reporting is completed accurately and on time.
- Production and analysis of management and financial accounts, including Income Statement, Balance Sheet and cash flow reporting.
- Detailed variance analysis against budget and prior year, providing clear commentary and insight.
- Taking ownership of Balance Sheet reconciliations and analysis, identifying risks and opportunities.
- Managing and developing a small finance team, including workload management, coaching, mentoring and performance management.
- Managing audit requirements and working closely with external auditors.
- Supporting tax returns, reconciliations and wider statutory requirements.
- Ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards, controls and regulations.
- Monitoring KPIs and producing management reporting for senior stakeholders.
- Working collaboratively with other departments to improve financial performance and processes.
- Supporting the development and implementation of financial policies and procedures.
- Supporting budgeting, forecasting and ad hoc financial analysis.
- Assisting with finance systems and ERP-related projects where required.
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About You
We are looking for a qualified accountant who combines strong technical accounting skills with proven experience managing a finance team.
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You will ideally have:
- ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification.
- Strong technical accounting and financial reporting knowledge.
- Proven experience managing or leading a finance team.
- Strong month-end and management accounts experience.
- Excellent Balance Sheet and reconciliation skills.
- Experience with audit and statutory reporting.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
- Previous experience within an EMEA or international environment would be advantageous.
- Strong ERP and financial systems experience; NetSuite experience would be an advantage.
- Excellent Excel and wider Microsoft Office skills.
- A hands-on, organised and proactive approach, with the ability to quickly take ownership of a busy finance function.
The Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Finance Manager / Financial Controller / Senior Accountant looking for an interim assignment where they can make an immediate impact.
Role: Interim Finance Manager
Duration: 6–9 month FTC
Salary: £65,000–£75,000 per annum pro rata
Location: East London
Working pattern: Hybrid – 3 days in the office, 2 from home
Start: ASAP
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