Interim Finance Manager

Interim Finance Manager / Finance Lead £275-£325 per day 6-9 Months Hybrid - YorkAre you a hands-on finance professional who thrives in SMEs where you can take full ownership and make an immediate impact?If you enjoy working closely with senior leadership, improving processes, and bringing clarity to cash and forecasting, this could be a great fit.We''re partnering with an innovative, PE-backed SME based in York that is going through a period of transition following the departure of its Finance Manager.This is a standalone, high-autonomy interim role, focused on stabilising the finance function and supporting the business through a key period.The RoleYou''ll step in as the lead finance contact, owning the full finance function and supporting decision-making at board level.Month-End Close: Delivering a fast, accurate close (target WD3) and producing management accountsBoard Reporting: Preparing monthly finance packs and presenting to senior stakeholdersCash Flow Management: Owning forecasting and cash control (critical focus area)Business Planning: Supporting forward-looking analysis with senior leadershipFinancial Modelling: Updating pricing, trade assumptions, and sales forecastsAudit Management: Leading the audit process and coordinating external stakeholdersInventory Accounting: Managing stock and inventory controlsProcess Improvement: Simplifying processes (including invoicing) and improving reportingThis is a hands-on, end-to-end role where you''ll need to balance ..... full job details .....