Interim Finance Manager
Fixed-term Contract, Part-Time - 3dpw
Torbay, Devon
£40,000 - £45,000 per annum (pro rata)
Lloyd Barnes are pleased to be partnering with a growing specialist SME business in Torbay seeking an experienced Finance Manager on a part-time basis to cover a maternity period of up to 11 months.
This opportunity is offered on a 3-day-per-week, office-based basis and would suit a hands-on, adaptable Finance Manager who thrives in a busy, evolving and complex group environment.
As Finance Manager, you will take ownership of the finance function, ensuring accurate reporting, supporting decision-making, and maintaining robust financial controls. One of the key aspects of the role will be actively managing credit control and cashflow, alongside overseeing transactional finance and payroll within a small finance team.
Key Responsibilities:
*Deliver clear, accurate, and timely financial information, including management accounts, forecasts, and key financial statements.
*Safeguard financial accuracy by managing reconciliations, adjustments, accruals, prepayments, and investigating variances.
*Maintain close oversight of cash positions and liquidity to support operational needs.
*Interpret financial results and trends to provide practical guidance and support informed business decisions.
*Uphold financial compliance by managing tax obligations, VAT submissions, audits, and coordinating with external advisers and authorities.
*Supervise core accounting activities across all ledgers while driving and managing the credit control process.
*Lead, mentor, and support the finance team, ensuring strong performance, development, and continuity of duties.
*Partner with management and operational stakeholders to enhance financial awareness and performance monitoring.
*Contribute to organisational effectiveness through process enhancements, financial administration, payroll oversight, and ad hoc analysis.
The Candidate:
*Proven and demosntarvble experience in a similar finance role within a busy SME environment.
*Holds an AAT / ACCA / CIMA qualification (QBE candidates considered).
*Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
*Comfortable working independently with full ownership.
*Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
If you would like to learn more about this Finance Manager opportunity, please contact Andrew Perring at Lloyd Barnes Recruitment.
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