Finance Manager

AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future-ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving world by building, shaping, and optimising diverse talent strategies.

Our Contingent Workforce Solutions (CWS) is one of our service offerings. Acting as an extension of their recruitment teams, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed.

Our client, a major UK retail bank, provides every day banking services to over 17 million retail customers. The banks expertise and services span across Business Services, Corporate banking, Wealth Management, Group Functions, Retail and Investment Banking.

On behalf of this organisation, AMS are looking for a Finance Manager for a 6- Month contract. The position offers flexibility to be based in Manchester, Edinburgh, London, or remote.

Purpose of the role:
We are looking for an experienced Finance Manager to design, document, and embed standard operating procedures (SOPs) for key month-end financial processes. The role will also establish governance cadence and provide coaching to finance team, ensuring knowledge transfer and sustainability.

What you''ll do:

• Create and document standard operating procedures for Amethyst month-end and CVCR aggregate month-end financial processes (Run, Change, Provision).
• Deliver structured training, knowledge transfer, and coaching to build staff confidence and independence.
• Monitor effectiveness of new processes, recommending refinements and supporting ongoing standardisation.
• Run, observe, and coach CVCR finance team to embed SOPs and cadence effectively.
• Define and document RACI matrices to clarify roles and responsibilities across all financial processes.

The skills you''ll need:

• Strong background in finance process design, documentation, and month-end reporting.
• Proven ability to develop and implement SOPs and RACI frameworks.
• Experience of coaching and upskilling finance staff, with a track record of knowledge transfer.
• Familiarity with financial planning, reporting, and project finance processes.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills.

Next steps

This client will only accept workers operating via an Umbrella or PAYE engagement model.

If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course.

AMS, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing Company, may in the delivery of some of its services be deemed to operate as an Employment Agency or an Employment Business