Interim Finance Manager

Interim Finance Manager - 8 Month FTC
Location: Barnsley
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000
Start Date: July 2025

Elevation Recruitment Group are delighted to be working on behalf of a leading international business to recruit an Interim Finance Manager for an 8-month fixed-term contract, based in Barnsley.

This is a broad and hands-on role with responsibility for the full finance function of the UK trading business, as well as oversight of an overseas entity. You'll manage a range of core finance duties, including month-end, audit preparation, budgeting, and team leadership, while also working closely with external stakeholders and payroll providers.

UK Operations:

• Full month-end close and reporting for the UK business

• Weekly cash flow forecasting and debtor reporting

• Weekly payment run preparation and bank approvals

• Quarterly VAT returns

• Annual preparation of P11Ds and statutory accounts

• Coordination of external audit

• Posting of intercompany recharges

• Budgeting and forecasting activities

• Monthly HR reporting and pension uploads

• Review of AR, AP, and banking ledgers

Overseas Entity (Europe-Based):

• Day-to-day finance transactions including banking and invoice postings

• Ensuring supplier payments are made on time

• Cash flow forecasting and full month-end process

• Liaising with local finance service providers

• Supporting annual audit and budgeting processes

Additional Responsibilities:

• Managing a team of two (AP/AR Assistant and Financial Accountant)

• Overseeing payroll payments and journals across both entities

• Regular liaison with external payroll providers

• Ad hoc reporting and finance support to Group and internal departments

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or QBE

• Proven experience in financial reporting and audit prep

• Confident managing month-end processes and team oversight

• Strong attention to detail and stakeholder management

• Available to start in July 2025

This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional to join a dynamic team and add value in a key transitional period. Please get in touch with Abigail Wilks from Elevation Recruitment Group to apply for the role.