Overview
We are working with a well-established and growing manufacturing business in the Burton-on-Trent area that is looking for an experienced interim finance professional to provide additional support to the finance team.
The business is currently going through a period of change within Finance and requires someone who can come in, quickly understand the operation and provide additional capacity and stability.
This is a hands-on interim position, suited to someone who enjoys getting into the detail, taking ownership and working closely with both Finance and operational colleagues.
The initial requirement is expected to be around 3-4 months, although there is potential for the assignment to be extended and for the successful individual to become involved in further projects across the wider business.
Reference
8017
Salary
£350 – £450/day
Job Location
United Kingdom -England -West Midlands -Staffordshire -Burton upon Trent
Job Type
Contract
Posted
11 September 2026
To be considered for the role, you’ll require the following essentials:
- Strong experience across management accounting & month end
- A solid understanding of the P&L, balance sheet & financial controls
- Previous experience within manufacturing, engineering or another operational environment
- Experience working in an SME or similarly hands on business
- Strong budgeting, forecasting and cash flow experience
- Experience improving finance processes and controls
- Strong Excel & financial systems experience
- The ability to investigate variances & get underneath the numbers
- Strong communication skills & the ability to work with non-finance stakeholders
- A pragmatic, hands-on approach & willingness to support wherever required
- Experience coaching or developing junior finance colleagues – advantageous
- Experience of ERP implementation or systems change – advantageous
Within this position, you’ll also be:
- Taking ownership of the monthly management accounts & month end reporting
- Preparing & reviewing balance sheet reconciliations
- Reviewing P&L performance & investigating variances
- Providing clear financial commentary & analysis
- Supporting budgeting & forecasting activity
- Assisting with cash flow reporting & analysis
- Supporting year end and audit requirements
- Providing additional capacity to the finance team during a period of transition
- Working closely with operational & commercial stakeholders to understand business performance
- Reviewing & strengthening finance controls and processes where required
- Supporting ongoing finance systems and process development
- Providing guidance and support to more junior members of the finance team
- Taking ownership of ad hoc finance projects as priorities develop
Salary & Working Hours
Salary is £350 – £450 per day, dependant on experience
Working Hours are Full Time, 4 days in the office and 1 day hybrid
3 – 4 months contract initially, with potential to extend
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