Interim Finance Manager / Financial Controller (3 Months Contract)

Flexible working (Manchester / remote hybrid)

Build. Fix. Elevate. Then hand over.

We are recruiting for a high-growth, entrepreneurial business that has scaled rapidly to £4m+ revenue with a lean team in Head Office. Now, they are entering the next phase — and the finance function needs to catch up.

This is not a “steady-state” role. This is a build-and-transform mandate.

You’ll step in to architect a robust, scalable finance function — bringing structure, clarity, and control — before handing it over to a capable internal resource and allowing leadership to step back into strategic mode.

The Mission

Over 3 months, you will:

Build a best-in-class finance engine

• Implement AP automation (Apron + QuickBooks)

• Establish clear payment approval workflows

• Design and embed a monthly close process

Create meaningful financial visibility

• Develop a monthly management accounts pack

• Build a weekly KPI dashboard (P&L, cashflow, margins, debtor days)

Upskill and enable

• Coach and structure an in-house accounts resource

• Transition processes into BAU ownership

Put structure where there is currently reliance

• Write SOPs across reconciliations, payroll coordination, EU VAT, invoice finance, expenses

What We’re Looking For

• Fully or Part-qualified or qualified (ACCA / CIMA / ACA)

• Proven experience in SME / owner-managed environments

• Track record of building finance processes from the ground up

• Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks

• Comfortable operating alongside external accountants

• Hands-on, pragmatic, and delivery-focused