Your new company
A rapidly scaling biotech business at the intersection of science, manufacturing and commercial growth. This is an innovative organisation operating in a regulated environment, with big ambitions and a product that genuinely makes an impact. Finance sits at the heart of the business, partnering closely with scientists, manufacturing teams and senior leaders as the company moves through its next phase of growth.
Your new role
As Interim Finance Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in a fast‑moving biotech operation, taking full ownership of the management accounting function and acting as the day-to-day finance lead. This is a highly visible role where you’ll combine hands-on delivery with true business partnering across technical and commercial teams responsibilities will include:

• Owning the monthly close, management reporting and financial analysis
• Leading costing and manufacturing accounting, including complex stock and inventory reconciliation
• Acting as the internal finance SME while overseeing outsourced accounting support
• Driving forecasting, budgeting and cash flow planning in a high‑growth environment
• Partnering closely with manufacturing, sales and marketing teams to support decision-making
• Supporting strong financial controls within a fast-paced tech setting.
• Reporting directly into senior finance leadership

What you’ll need to succeed

• Experience within a manufacturing or product‑based business
• Strong costing and inventory accounting expertise
• Proven management accounting, forecasting and budgeting capability
• Comfortable operating autonomously in an SME or scale‑up environment
• Confident business partner with the ability to engage non‑finance stakeholders
• Exposure to regulated industries (biotech or life sciences advantageous, not essential)
• Strong systems’ capability, including Xero

What you need to do now

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We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Cost Engineer to join a growing SME delivering work on a high-profile nuclear defence programme. This role will support project delivery through detailed cost analysis, forecasting and reporting, ensuring financial performance is accurately tracked and aligned with programme objectives within a highly regulated environment.

This position would suit a Cost Engineer with experience in major infrastructure, nuclear or defence projects who is confident working with project data, cost controls and financial reporting. It will appeal to someone who is highly proficient in Excel, detail-oriented and comfortable working remotely while supporting a wider project and commercial team.

Key Responsibilities
* Develop and maintain project cost reports, forecasts and financial performance data
* Analyse cost trends, variances and risks to support effective decision-making
* Support cost control processes including budgeting, forecasting and change management
* Work closely with project and commercial teams to ensure accurate financial tracking
* Ensure all cost data and reporting aligns with regulatory and project requirements

In return you’ll receive a contract rate of £55 per hour (umbrella, inside IR35), with hybrid working and occasional travel to Birchwood, Warrington (weekly/fortnightly).

So if you’re looking for a new contract role within a growing nuclear business working on a key defence programme, get in touch today with Mark Dorey on , or call on 0161 416 6296.

JSS are partnering with a leading international business to recruit a Finance Business Partner on an 18 month maternity cover. This role sits at the heart of the EMEA finance function, providing strategic support to senior commercial leaders across multiple countries. You will translate complex data into clear insights, enabling confident decision making and helping shape regional priorities.

Working in a dynamic, high performance environment, the role offers the opportunity to influence strategic direction, enhance forecasting and planning processes, and drive meaningful financial impact across a broad and diverse market. Strong stakeholder engagement and the ability to navigate cross-functional relationships are key to success in this role.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead monthly forecasts, annual budgets, and long-range planning cycles.
• Work with senior stakeholders to explain performance, risks, and opportunities.
• Ensure all FP&A outputs are accurate, consistent, and transparent.
• Produce clear and actionable reporting for regional and commercial teams.
• Analyse OPEX, CAPEX, revenue and margin across markets, explaining key variances.
• Support month-end and quarter-end close with insight and commentary.
• Build financial models and ad-hoc analyses to support decision-making.
• Provide insights that shape regional priorities and execution.
• Contribute to ongoing improvement of planning processes, reporting, and underlying systems

Your profile:

• Qualified accountant
• Extensive commercial finance/FP&A experience within global organisations
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling.
• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into clear insights.
• Highly detail-oriented, with a strong sense of accountability and ownership.

Package:

• £80-90k
• 18 month Maternity Cover Contract
• Hybrid working( 1-2 days per week on site)

Robert Half is delighted to be partnering with a forward-thinking organisation in Edinburgh to appoint an FP&A Manager on a 9-12 month contract. The business is entering an exciting period of change and is strengthening its financial planning capability to support continued growth and operational resilience.

If you are motivated by the opportunity to shape, influence, and deliver meaningful impact within a developing finance environment, this contract offers the chance to play a pivotal role.

Key Responsibilities

This is a hands-on, high-impact role where you’ll act as the financial engine for a key business unit. You’ll take ownership of financial planning and analysis, develop robust models, and provide actionable insights that shape strategic decisions. Specific responsibilities include:

• Leading the end-to-end budgeting and forecasting process, including long-range planning and insightful reporting for senior leadership.
• Driving the preparation of accurate, timely management reports and writing clear, compelling commentary that explains the “why” behind the numbers.
• Managing weekly cash flow forecasting and conducting in-depth variance and trend analysis to identify risks and opportunities.
• Partnering with operational teams to challenge assumptions, track spend, and deliver cost efficiencies.
• Supporting major projects and business cases with rigorous financial modelling and decision support.
• Enhancing financial processes and systems, identifying opportunities for automation and continuous improvement.

About You

We’re looking for a proactive, detail-oriented finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced, growth environment. The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience: Demonstrable success in an FP&A role with responsibility for outputs and insights.
• Technical Expertise: Advanced Excel skills and strong financial modelling capabilities; experience building models from scratch.
• Analytical Mindset: Ability to interpret complex data and translate it into clear, actionable insights.
• Communication Skills: Confidence in presenting financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Adaptability: Comfortable managing multiple priorities and operating in an environment of complexity and change.
• Preferred: Professional qualification (ICAS, ACCA, CIMA) and experience in manufacturing is desirable

What’s On Offer?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation where you’ll have the autonomy to shape processes and make a tangible impact. You’ll enjoy a varied role with exposure to strategic projects and opportunities for career progression. Salary will sit within a range of £70,000 - £75,000 plus benefits, with hybrid or remote working options available.

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Finance Manager - Fixed Term Contract (12 Months)Salary: Up to £55,000Location: South Manchester

A high-growth, investor-backed business is seeking a Finance Manager to join on a 12-month fixed term basis. This is a key hire during a period of expansion, offering the opportunity to enhance financial processes, support performance, and provide valuable insight to senior stakeholders.

Overview of the Role

This position will take responsibility for core finance activities, ensuring accurate reporting, robust controls, and insightful analysis. You will play a central role in supporting both operational and strategic decision-making across the business.

Key Duties

• Manage month-end and year-end close, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines
• Prepare and refine monthly management accounts, including full financial statements and variance analysis
• Develop reporting packs that clearly communicate financial performance, trends, and risks
• Provide commercial and operational analysis to support wider business functions
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with business objectives
• Monitor cashflow, including forecasting and working capital management
• Maintain and strengthen financial controls, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external standards
• Lead, mentor, and support a small finance team
• Partner with stakeholders across the business to provide financial insight and recommendations
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, systems, and reporting efficiency
• Deliver ad hoc analysis and modelling to support strategic initiatives

Candidate Profile

• (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or equivalent experience
• Strong grounding in financial reporting and close processes
• Proven ability to produce high-quality management information
• Confident engaging with non-finance stakeholders
• Detail-oriented with a proactive and adaptable approach
• Experience working in a fast-paced or scaling environment
• Strong systems knowledge with a focus on continuous improvement

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

The role of Group Tax Adviser offers an opportunity to manage and support tax compliance and advisory activities. This position requires expertise in tax processes and the ability to provide strategic tax advice to the organisation

Client Details

Global Pls Based in the East Midlands

Description

• Manage corporate tax compliance processes and ensure timely submission of tax returns.
• Provide tax advisory support on business transactions and strategic initiatives.
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and evaluate their impact on the organisation.
• Collaborate with external advisors to ensure compliance with international tax regulations.
• Support the preparation and review of tax provisions for financial reporting purposes.
• Assist in developing and implementing tax risk management strategies.
• Handle queries from tax authorities and manage tax audits effectively.
• Contribute to the development of efficient tax processes and systems.

Profile

A successful Group Tax Adviser should have:

• A relevant qualification in tax, accounting, or finance.
• Strong knowledge of corporate and international tax regulations.
• Experience in managing tax compliance and advisory projects.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in tax software and financial systems.
• The ability to communicate complex tax matters clearly and effectively.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from £49,500 to £60,500 per annum.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Fixed-term contract position with a focus on impactful tax projects.

We are partnering a growing, acquisitive global business in the Technology Consulting space, who are going through an exciting period of change. After recently acquiring a competitor, they are looking to hire a qualified accountant who has a broad background in FP&A/Financial Reporting, USGAAP & ideally some IFRS knowledge initially on a 9-12m FTC to start asap. The ideal candidate MUST be within commuting distance of both Beckenham & Uxbridge as the role will be based 2 days a week in both locations, with 1 remotely.

The Financial Integration Manager is primarily responsible for the finance integration execution to successfully integrate a newly acquired business finance team, ensuring the day-to-day financial operations continue as well as providing key independent analytics into business performance.

Reporting directly to the CFO, EMEA and partnering with the senior leadership, this position will be accountable to provide rigorous financial analysis, leading finance integration workstreams through periods of transformation whilst ensuring the newly acquired business is embedded quickly accurately and at scale.

In addition to these core duties, the Financial Integration Manager will also be expected to identify and mitigate financial risks arising from integration activities, streamline financial reporting processes, and support change management initiatives. The role demands a proactive approach to key stakeholder engagement, fostering collaboration across both legacy and new teams to drive operational excellence and support the achievement of strategic business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and deliver end-to-end post-merger finance integration, including:
• Integration, planning, governance and execution
• Synergy and cost to achieve tracking
• Track all activity between current and acquired businesses
• Monthly Commentary / Analytics on Business Performance per Group Reporting
• Support finance system and process integration, driving standardization across the region
• Migration to Net Suite in Q4
• Adoption of US GAAP reporting to Group Deadlines from UK GAAP
• Adoption of Group Accounting Policies and Controls
• Work with EMEA and Global Finance teams on Tax and Treasury Activities
• Migration to IFRS/FRS 102 for 2026 Statutory Reporting
• Delivery alongside business, of high quality 2027 budget, forecasts, and rolling outlooks reflecting acquisition activity
• Produce clear, insightful reporting for senior leadership and boards
• Act as a trusted finance partner during periods of rapid change and transformation

Candidate Profile

• Qualified accountant (ACA / CIMA / ACCA),
• Strong FP&A background within acquisitive, complex, or PE-backed organizations
• Proven experience supporting M&A and finance integration
• USGAAP / SOx knowledge
• Advanced financial modelling and Excel capability
• Comfortable operating at pace, managing ambiguity and multiple workstreams
• Credible communicator with senior stakeholders
• Must be able to commute to both Uxbridge and Beckenham

Competencies

• Analytical Skills: Strong ability to analyze data, identify trends, and draw conclusions.
• Financial Modeling: Proficiency in building and maintaining financial models.
• Forecasting and Budgeting: Expertise in forecasting and budgeting techniques.
• Communication Skills: Ability to communicate financial information clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to identify and resolve financial issues.
• Software Proficiency: Strong skills in Excel, financial software, and other relevant tools.
• Experience of NetSuite and Xero is desirable.
• Business Acumen: Understanding Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects
• Manages Complexity

Overview:

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Civil Aerospace Financial Reporting team as Senior Finance Analyst - T&M.
This role sits within the Time & Material (T&M) Team who manage all aspects of the T&M P&L and Balance Sheet.
The team are responsible for the reporting of Civil Aerospace Other Aftermarket (T&M) revenue streams of more than 1bn as well as the complex reporting of aftermarket parts trading with JV and 3rd party maintenance and repair overhaul base facilities

As a Management Accountant, the key responsibilities of the role will include:

• Responsible for the delivery of APl’y and year-end financial actuals for all Time and Material Sales Revenue.
• Responsible for the processing and maintenance of all Time and Material gross Sales Revenue within SAP.
• Responsible for providing cross team/function support for all Time and Material gross Sales.
• Providing financial support to the Programme Finance Business Partners on all gross sales matters including holding Variance Analysis reviews at AP (accounting period) end.
• Lead on forecasting for T&M including creating timetables, co-ordination of inputs, maintaining forecasting models, supporting junior team members in the completion of the forecast, conducting reviews with the engine programme teams, producing analysis and insight and supporting questions from the engine programme teams and Civil FP&A.
• Drive improvements to the T&M forecasting processes including enhancements to the forecasting models.

What we require from the candidate:

• Qualified Accountant
• Looking for someone with Forecasting exp within cost of sales side
• Operation of complex processes
• Ability to build effective working relationships with a diverse range of individuals and teams
• Problem-solving skills
• Strong financial acumen/Commercial.
• Process improvement
• Mentoring junior team members
• Numerate and analytical
• Working knowledge of SAP and excel

GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

12-Month FTC (Maternity Cover)Liverpool £50,000 - £53,000 Newly Qualified or Nearly Qualified? Want real commercial exposure, not just month-end?This is a high-impact Finance Business Partner role sitting at the heart of a fast-paced UK manufacturing operation. You’ll work closely with senior operational leaders, shaping decisions, challenging performance and driving commercial outcomes - not just reporting on them. If you’re coming out of practice or industry and want a role that gives you visibility, influence and genuine business partnering experience, this is a brilliant next step.

The Role

As Finance Business Partner, you’ll be embedded in the operation - acting as the financial conscience of the business and a trusted adviser to site leadership. You’ll translate numbers into insight, spot risks and opportunities early, and help decision-makers understand what’s really driving performance. This is a hands-on, commercial role with plenty of scope to add value quickly.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll get exposure well beyond a traditional reporting role, including:

• Partnering with operational leaders to understand cost drivers, margins and performance
• Producing weekly MI and supporting monthly management accounts for UK manufacturing sites
• Delivering variance analysis and commercial insight - the why, not just the what
• Supporting planning, forecasting and performance reviews
• Developing and tracking KPIs to highlight trends, risks and opportunities
• Completing balance sheet reconciliations and supporting a smooth month-end close
• Improving processes, insight and ways of working across Operational Finance

About You

This role is perfectly suited to a Newly Qualified or Nearly Qualified accountant who wants to step into a visible, commercially focused role. You’ll likely be:

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA Newly Qualified or Near Qualification
• Coming from FMCG, manufacturing or a similar fast-moving environment
• Commercially curious, confident working with non?finance stakeholders
• Strong in Excel and comfortable working with large data sets
• Familiar with SAP (nice to have, not essential)

Most importantly - you’ll want to get close to the business and be more than just “the numbers person”.

What’s In It For You?

• 25 days holiday + your birthday off
• Enhanced pension
• Option to buy up to 5 extra holidays
• Enhanced family?friendly & carers’ policies
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance & critical illness cover
• Strong learning & development support
• On-site parking for office days

Working Pattern

• Monday-Thursday: Office-based (Liverpool)
• Friday: Work from home

We are recruiting for a Finance Project Manager to manage a Unit4 finance project for our client based in Bath, This is a hybrid role with 2-3 days a week on site.

As the Project Manager (Finance) you will:

• Manage the high-priority Unit4 finance system project that is key to the CLEAR programme.
• Develop a detailed project plan clearly identifying critical tasks and the resources needed to achieve them.
• Manage tasks, working with teams to mitigate issues that might impact timely completion.
• Collaborate and engage with diverse teams of academic and professional colleagues to tackle complex challenges.
• Engage with stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership, subject matter experts, and project team members, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.

You will require a:

• An ability to work collaboratively with the finance team, system integrators and specialist resources.
• An appreciation of the pressures experienced within a finance department with an ability to be supportive while ensuring project tasks are completed to plan.
• Appropriate robustness in the direction of the project activities.
• An understanding of financial concepts, terms and processes.
• Experience of implementing finance systems, ideally with Unit4.

And need to show:

• A passion for managing projects and an ability to inspire and engage others.
• A capability of managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively across diverse teams.

Interim Financial Controller (13 Month Maternity Cover) Altrincham (Hybrid Working) £60,000 - £70,000 (Pro Rate) Axon Moore has a requirement for an experienced Financial Controller to come in for a period of 13 months to cover Maternity Leave. Ideally my client is looking to hire someone for a minimum of 4 days a week but is open to 5 days. The role requires a hands-on, technically strong finance professional who can quickly take ownership of the finance function and ensure continuity, accuracy, and operational efficiency. The successful candidate will oversee all core finance activities including Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Payroll, and Tax, while owning the month-end close and Board reporting process. They will act as a key point of contact for auditors, banks, and investors, and support ongoing budgeting and forecasting processes in partnership with the CFO. Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Leadership & Reporting
• Ownership of KPI Reporting Pack - Produce and deliver accurate financial and ESG-related KPIs for investors and key stakeholders.
• Month-End Close & Board Reporting - Lead the month-end process and prepare the monthly Board pack, ensuring timely, accurate, and insightful reporting.
• Budgeting & Forecasting - Support and manage budgeting and reforecasting cycles alongside the CFO.
• Cash Flow Management - Maintain robust cash flow forecasting and working capital management.
• Transactional Finance Oversight - Ensure smooth and controlled delivery across AP, AR, Payroll, and Tax.
• Automation & Systems - Utilise Microsoft BC (ERP) and HubSpot (CRM) to maintain and enhance efficient finance processes.
• Audit & Compliance - Act as the primary contact for auditors, ensuring compliance with UK GAAP and regulatory requirements.
• PE-Backed Environment - Maintain strong financial controls and support any ongoing or upcoming refinancing or investor-related activities.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration - Partner with operational and commercial teams to support decision-making and drive performance.
• Margin & Cost Analysis - Provide insight into profitability, cost control, and business performance.
• Team Leadership - Manage and support two direct reports, ensuring continuity, clarity, and performance across the team.
• Stability & Continuity - Maintain team structure, processes, and morale during the maternity cover period.

This is a key interim role within a growing, PE-backed business, offering the opportunity to take ownership of the finance function and ensure seamless continuity during a critical period. To not miss out and to find out more please apply today.

Morgan McKinley are currently working with a Global Organisation who are in need for a Group FP&A Manager for an initial 6 month Fixed Term Contract They are currently going through an implementation of a new planning system and will require management reporting to be created as well as the following ; -Run the Group budgeting, forecasting and long range plan processes, issuing clear group instructions, ensuring that deadlines are adhered to, and producing presentations for review by the board and executive team - Work with the Group Reporting team to provide budgets and forecasts for group-level IFRS adjustments - Analyse division level budget and forecast submissions, recommending whether proposed figures are appropriate - Build strong relationships with divisional FP&A teams to develop an understanding of their businesses - Analyse proposed division level EBITDA adjustments to ensure adjustments have appropriate support and are understood - Produce Group management reporting including commentary on performance for review by the board and executive team - Support the production of the Group planning documentation - Support Group due diligence processes and other M&A activity as required. This role is an immediate start based in Central London and working on a hybrid basis (2 days in the office 3 from home. A minimum of 4 years PQE experience. This is a 6 month Fixed Term Contract paying up to £80K pro-rata'd

Interim FP&A Manager £60,000 - £70,000 6-Month FTC Hybrid - Leeds

Are you a commercially-minded FP&A professional who thrives on turning data into insight and influencing decision-making at a senior level?

If you enjoy owning analysis, partnering with stakeholders, and getting under the skin of performance across a multi-site business, this could be right up your street.

We’re partnering with a fast-growing, private equity-backed business in the Leeds area operating across multiple sites. The business has strong momentum and ambitious growth plans, and they’re now looking for an experienced FP&A professional to step in and take ownership of the analysis and reporting function during a key period.

This is a hands-on, commercially focused interim role where your ability to interpret data, influence stakeholders, and provide meaningful insight will be key.

The Role You’ll step in as the go-to FP&A lead, taking ownership of reporting, analysis, and business partnering across a multi-site operation.

Performance Analysis: Owning P&L and performance analysis across multiple locations, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities.

Budgeting & Forecasting: Supporting budgeting cycles and ongoing forecast analysis, ensuring clarity and accuracy in financial planning.

Commercial Insight: Analysing promotional activity and business performance to support strategic decision-making.

Stakeholder Management: Working closely with senior stakeholders, translating financial data into clear, actionable insight.

Reporting: Producing and delivering high-quality reports and dashboards, building on existing reporting frameworks.

Systems & Tools: Supporting the continued rollout and utilisation of Power BI, alongside advanced Excel-based analysis.

This role is less about building from scratch and more about owning, enhancing, and delivering high-quality analysis that the business can rely on.

What We’re Looking For

• A strong FP&A professional with proven experience in analysis, reporting, and business partnering.
• Highly advanced Excel skills - comfortable handling large datasets and building meaningful insights.
• Confident stakeholder manager, able to influence and challenge where needed.
• Commercially aware, with the ability to link financial performance to business activity.
• Experience with Power BI or similar tools would be beneficial but not essential.
• Qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) is preferred, but we’re open to strong qualified-by-experience candidates.

Why Join?You’ll be joining a business at an exciting stage, backed by private equity and continuing to scale. With strong leadership in place, this role offers the opportunity to make a real impact by improving visibility, insight, and decision-making across the organisation.

It’s a role where you can take ownership, add value quickly, and genuinely influence how the business understands its performance. There’s also the opportunity to go permanent.

Location: Leeds (3 days in the office, 2 from home)Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 (FTC)Contract: 6 months initially (with potential to extend)Start: ASAP

If you’re an FP&A professional who enjoys ownership, insight, and stakeholder interaction, hit apply. This is a high-impact interim role with plenty of visibility and influence.

Interim Financial Controller (Part-Time) £50,000 - £55,000 FTE 3 Month FTC Remote (Leeds-based)

Are you a hands-on finance professional who enjoys owning the full finance function and being the go-to person for all things finance?

If you like working autonomously, rolling up your sleeves, and bringing structure to a growing business, this could be a great fit.

We’re partnering with a small, project-led business based in Leeds that is looking for a part-time Interim Financial Controller to step in following a long-standing team member’s departure.

This is a number one in finance role, reporting directly to the business owner, with full responsibility for the finance function.

The Role

• You’ll take full ownership of finance, ensuring everything runs smoothly while also identifying opportunities to improve processes and controls.
• Full Ownership: Acting as the in finance, partnering directly with the owner on financial performance
• Day-to-Day Finance: Managing purchase orders, sales orders, and maintaining accurate financial records
• Revenue & Cost Recognition: Handling deferred income and project-based accounting
• Month-End & Reporting: Overseeing reporting and ensuring financial information is accurate and meaningful
• Payroll & Compliance: Managing payroll, tax returns, and statutory requirements
• Systems: Working with Sage and improving existing spreadsheet-based processes
• Process Improvement: Identifying inefficiencies and implementing better ways of working
• Handover: Working closely with the outgoing team member to ensure a smooth transition

This is a broad, hands-on role where you’ll have real ownership and visibility across the business.

What They’re Looking For

• A well-rounded finance professional comfortable running a finance function end-to-end
• Strong practical experience (qualified or QBE both considered)
• Confident operating as the lead finance contact in a business
• Experience with Sage and strong Excel skills
• Comfortable managing transactional finance as well as higher-level oversight
• Experience with project-based accounting or deferred revenue is highly beneficial
• Exposure to M&A or business change would be advantageous but not essential

Why Join?This is a great opportunity to step into a true No.1 role, working directly with the owner and having full control over how finance operates.

You’ll have the autonomy to make improvements, influence decisions, and leave the business in a far stronger position than when you arrived.

There is also potential for the role to become permanent longer-term.

Location: Remote (Leeds-based business)Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 FTE (pro rata)Contract: 3 months initially (interim to permanent potential)Working Pattern: Flexible (approx. 2-3 days per week)Start: ASAP

If you’re a hands-on finance professional looking for a flexible interim role with real ownership, hit apply.

Your new companyYou’ll be joining a large, well-established North West-based housing provider with a significant property portfolio and a strong social purpose. The organisation operates across multiple regions, delivers new homes each year, and maintains a clear long-term commitment to financial strength, strategic investment, and community impact. With a collaborative culture and a modern, flexible working approach, the organisation is known for empowering colleagues and driving continuous improvement across all areas of Finance.Your new roleAs Interim Head of Financial Planning you will take a senior leadership position at the heart of the organisation’s financial strategy. Your remit spans treasury management, long-term business planning, FP&A leadership, and development finance oversight. You will ensure the organisation’s multi-decade financial plan is robust, affordable, and aligned to strategic objectives, while also driving strong financial control and assurance across the development programme. A major focus of the role is the full FP&A cycle - leading the 30-year plan, annual budget, quarterly forecasting, and performance analysis. You will work closely with Finance Business Partners, senior leaders and operational teams to provide high-quality insight, challenge assumptions, and support informed decision-making across the organisation. This is a hybrid role offering flexible home working.

• Lead the design and maintenance of a robust 30-year financial plan that reflects current and future business activity.
• Deliver effective treasury management in line with the treasury strategy, maintaining strong relationships with lenders and advisors.
• Integrate reporting and cashflow forecasting into the wider financial planning framework.
• Own the full budgeting and forecasting framework, ensuring high-quality analysis across all planning horizons.
• Partner with Finance Business Partners to align annual budgets with long-term financial capacity.
• Produce clear, insightful financial reporting to support senior leadership and board-level decision-making.
• Build and maintain reporting and KPI frameworks for ongoing monitoring of development activity.
• Act as the subject-matter expert for treasury, long-term financial planning and development finance, including ownership of the BRIXX model.
• Drive best practice, benchmarking and continuous improvement across the Finance function.
• Contribute to the wider Finance leadership team, supporting cross-functional initiatives and ensuring organisation-wide financial integrity.

What you’ll need to succeed

• Significant senior experience in FP&A/financial planning and development finance.
• Proven ability to produce high-quality long-term financial plans, budgets, forecasts and strategic performance reporting.
• Strong leadership capability with experience developing high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage and influence non-financial stakeholders.
• Strong financial modelling skills and proficiency with systems such as BRIXX, Proval or Sequel.
• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Experience within housing or a regulated, asset-based environment is advantageous.

What you’ll get in returnYou will receive a competitive salary up to £96,000, alongside a 35-hour working week and 40 days annual leave including bank. The benefits package includes a pension scheme with employer-matched contributions of up to 10%, a flexible working environment and a comprehensive healthcare plan. What you need to do nowIf you’re interested in this role, please click “apply” and we will revert to the most relevant applications as soon as possible.If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you’re an accountant looking for a new job in finance, please contact Benjamin Stanton at the Hays Senior Finance team in Manchester.

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Finance Manager -12-Month FTC - Immediate StartNormanton (Hybrid)Up to £55,000

Elevation Recruitment Group are working on behalf of a client to recruit a Finance Manager on a 12-month fixed-term contract, starting immediately. This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy, operational finance team and play a key role in delivering accurate financial insight and supporting business growth.

Role Overview

You will be responsible for leading financial operations, including forecasting, budgeting, management reporting, and operational cost control. This role will give you the chance to work closely with senior leaders and influence key business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce timely and accurate weekly and monthly accounts, forecasts, and management information.
• Lead the budgeting process and weekly forecasting for the business.
• Monitor and control operational spend, identifying savings opportunities.
• Manage standard costing and product cost models, including system interfaces.
• Support capital expenditure projects, including cost-benefit analysis and post-investment reviews.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to provide financial insight and guidance.

Skills & Experience

• Strong analytical mindset with excellent variance analysis skills.
• Advanced Excel; experience with Prophet, D365, Anaplan, or Power BI desirable.
• Commercial finance experience, with a focus on operational business partnering.
• Leadership experience within a finance team.
• CIMA qualified or equivalent (practical experience accepted).
• Fresh produce or operational industry experience desirable but not essential.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a finance professional looking to take ownership of a key business function within a supportive team environment.

Job Advertisement: Finance Director/Financial Controller

Position: Finance DirectorContract Type: Fixed Term Contract (12 months)Working Pattern: Full Time (Hybrid - 1 day a week in office, plus 4 x monthly site visits and monthly/quarterly board meetings)Salary: Highly Competitive

Location: Manchester

Are you a finance professional with a passion for driving growth in the housebuilding industry? Our client is seeking a dynamic Finance Director to oversee financial operations and contribute to strategic decision-making for a 12-month fixed-term contract covering maternity leave. This is your chance to make a significant impact in a thriving organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Operations Mastery: Oversee daily financial activities including cashflow management, accounts payable/receivable, cashbook, journals, VAT, and CIS.

• Strategic Financial Planning: Develop long-term financial strategies to support business growth. Analyse performance and risks to drive informed financial planning.
• Reporting Accuracy: Ensure timely and precise financial reporting for both monthly management and yearly statutory accounts. Implement financial checks and robust internal controls to safeguard the organisation.
• Budgeting Leadership: Lead the budgeting process, track performance against KPIs, and provide insightful financial analysis to inform business decisions. Prepare a yearly business plan for approval by the Hive board and Investment board.
• Cashflow Management: Maintain optimal cashflow levels, driving sales and development to ensure accurate reporting and financial stability.
• Audit Compliance: Ensure full compliance with audit, accounting, and tax regulations while effectively managing relationships with auditors.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Attend weekly build/sales meetings, monthly cost reviews, and quarterly investor board meetings. Partner with key stakeholders across multiple business units.
• Fundraising Strategy Development: Drive the corporate fundraising strategy and manage relationships with partners and investors.
• System Improvements: Champion system enhancements and implementation, ensuring adherence to robust policies and procedures. Set up and oversee the organisation’s finance IT systems.

Your new company
A well-established international services organisation is seeking an experienced Finance Director to support one of its major business units. Based in London, this role will begin on an interim basis and will work closely with senior leadership and the global CFO. The business operates across multiple regions, and this position will play a key role in driving financial direction and operational performance.

Your new role
Sitting as a senior member of the finance leadership team, you’ll take ownership of a wide range of responsibilities, including:

• Commercial Finance & Strategy - Set the financial agenda for the region, guide strategic decision-making, and provide clear insights on performance, risks and opportunities to executive stakeholders.
• FP&A Leadership - Oversee planning cycles, forecasting and regular reporting, ensuring robust modelling, analysis and scenario planning to support business objectives.
• Reporting & Governance - Lead on accurate financial reporting, maintain strong internal controls, and manage statutory and audit requirements.
• People Leadership - Inspire and develop a capable finance team across onshore and offshore locations, driving consistency, best practice and continuous improvement.
• Cash & Stakeholder Management - Manage cash flow and working capital, and collaborate with commercial, operational and global finance teams to support wider business initiatives.

What you’ll need to succeed

• A fully qualified accountant; prior experience in a practice environment is advantageous.
• Strong technical grounding in group reporting, consolidation and financial control.
• Demonstrated capability across commercial finance and FP&A.
• Experience within multinational services organisations or similar complex environments.
• Proven track record in finance transformation or change programmes.
• History of leading sizeable teams across multiple locations.
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.

What you need to do now
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