Morgan McKinley is supporting a growing international business seeking an experienced Interim Finance Manager to support UK operations during a period of business transformation. With a strong presence across the UK and a reputation for operational scale, this organisation requires a confident finance leader to maintain control and reporting standards while contributing to wider business improvements.

Key Responsibilities:

Full ownership of monthly management accounts across multiple UK business units

Lead the month-end process: journals, accruals, prepayments, and intercompany reconciliations

Maintain rigorous balance sheet controls and ensure compliance with internal procedures and IFRS

Partner closely with operational leaders to deliver actionable financial insights

Support annual budgeting, forecasting cycles, and variance analysis

Manage and mentor junior finance team members (part-qualified and transactional staff)

Coordinate audit support and assist with year-end close preparation

Drive process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy

Deliver ad-hoc analysis and reporting to the senior leadership team

Candidate Profile:

Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)

Strong background in a Finance Manager role within a fast-paced, operationally complex business

Experience in transport, logistics, infrastructure or large-scale services industries advantageous

Confident using ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar) and advanced Excel

Solid understanding of IFRS and financial control frameworks

Comfortable working with cross-functional stakeholders and operational teams

Available immediately or at short notice

Desirable:

Experience in a regulated, unionised or asset-heavy environment

Exposure to transformation projects or systems upgrades

Knowledge of Power BI or similar reporting tools