Finance Manager

Our client is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join their team on interim basis for the duration of 3-4 months, with immediate start. This is a key operational role responsible for the day-to-day delivery of financial processes, management reporting and financial controls across the organisation.
 
Finance Manager to maintain core finance delivery, coordinate day-to-day workload across a small team, improve priority reporting, controls and processes through the development of Business Central database. You will work with all departments to understand their needs and to ensure the Finance team is able to support these.
 
What’s on Offer:

Job type: 3 months temporary contract
Hours: 30 hours a week
Location: Hastings
Salary: up to £50,000 p/a, pro rata
Immediate Start  
Key Responsibilities

Maintain the smooth day-to-day delivery of the finance function
Coordinate workloads and priorities across a small finance team
Support month-end processes, reconciliations and working papers
Prepare variance analysis and first-draft management accounts
Ensure finance deliverables are completed to agreed deadlines
Improve financial reporting and develop high-value system reports
Support the development and improvement of finance systems and reporting processes
Strengthen financial controls, audit trails and supporting documentation
Progress outstanding audit actions and finance related issues
Prepare and maintain reconciliations, schedules and audit evidence
Develop clear and concise finance procedures, SOPs and supporting documentation
Identify risks and issues early and escalate appropriately
Work closely with managers and operational leads to understand and support their financial requirements
Ensure a clear and organised handover is prepared for the permanent Finance Manager 
Skills, Experience, and Qualifications:

Recent hands-on experience within management accounting or a Finance Manager role
Strong experience of month-end processes and reconciliations
Excellent working-paper discipline and attention to financial controls
Experience supporting audit requirements and maintaining clear audit trails
Confidence coordinating the workload of a small finance team
Strong Excel skills
Experience using finance systems and improving reporting processes
A proactive and delivery-focused approach
The ability to manage priorities and work to tight deadlines
Confidence identifying and escalating financial risks when required
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Finance database or system configuration
Charity, healthcare, hospice or other regulated environments 
 
How to Apply:
If you are an experienced Finance Manager looking for a leadership focused role where you can take ownership of financial operations and contribute to continuous improvement, we would love to hear from you. Please apply directly through this advert with your CV.

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