Interim Finance Manager

Interim Finance Manager - High Growth Retail SME

Your new company
This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-growth retail SME that's rapidly scaling across the UK. With a strong brand presence and a dynamic leadership team, the company is focused on innovation, operational excellence, and building a best-in-class finance function to support its ambitious growth plans. You'll be joining at a pivotal time, with the chance to shape processes and drive meaningful change.

Your new role
As an Interim Finance Manager, you will play a key role in strengthening the financial backbone of the business. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading month-end close processes for financing and holding entities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Preparing quarterly VAT returns and monthly corporate tax provisions in line with current legislation.
• Managing monthly balance sheet reconciliations and resolving discrepancies.
• Producing statutory accounts under IFRS and managing external audit engagements.
• Mentoring and developing a qualified accountant within your team.
• Driving process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance financial reporting and efficiency.

What you'll need to succeed
You'll be a proactive and technically strong finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Specifically, you will have:

• A recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CAANZ or equivalent).
  
• Audit training and experience in a high-growth business.
  
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and UK tax regulations.
  
• A track record in financial reporting, audit, and team leadership.
  
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  
• Experience with automation tools and financial systems such as NetSuite.
  

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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