Interim Finance Manager

Paying c£70K | 6M+ FTC | Manchester / Hybrid We’re partnering with a well-established housing organisation to appoint an Interim Finance Manager to provide leadership across core finance operations during a key period of transformation. This is a high-impact role, sitting at the heart of the finance function, with responsibility for delivering accurate financial reporting, driving performance insight, and leading a capable business partnering team. The Opportunity This role offers the chance to step into a senior position with real breadth—overseeing management accounts, leading budgeting cycles, and influencing strategic decision-making across the organisation. You’ll work closely with the Head of Finance and senior stakeholders, ensuring robust financial control, strong reporting, and continuous improvement across systems and processes. Key Responsibilities * Lead the delivery of monthly management accounts, including insightful executive summaries * Oversee budget setting, forecasting, and financial planning processes * Manage and develop a team of Finance Business Partners, driving performance and capability * Ensure balance sheet integrity and timely reconciliations * Deliver high-quality financial reporting and KPI analysis to support decision-making * Partner with budget holders to improve financial understanding and accountability * Support year-end processes and regulatory returns * Drive improvements in financial systems, processes, and reporting * Contribute to wider business transformation and value for money initiatives * Deputise for senior finance leadership where required About You * Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) * Proven experience leading operational finance functions in a complex organisation * Strong track record delivering management accounts, budgeting, and financial controls * Experience managing and developing finance teams * Confident communicator, able to influence senior stakeholders * Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, changing environment * Experience within housing, public sector, or regulated environments is highly advantageous but not essential Why Apply? * Immediate impact role with strong senior exposure * Opportunity to shape processes and influence change * Collaborative, values-driven environment * Flexible, hybrid working If this sounds of interest, please apply online asap