Finance Manager (6 Month Contract)

Interim Finance Manager: 6-Month Contract GloucesterLocation: Gloucester (hybrid, 3 days on site)
Contract: 6 months, with potential for extension
Rate: £375 Per Day
Sector: Manufacturing

The opportunity

Our client is a fast-growing manufacturing business based in Gloucester. Rapid expansion has increased the demand on the finance function, and they are looking for an experienced Interim Finance Manager to take ownership of the monthly reporting cycle, strengthen financial controls, and support the leadership team through the next phase of growth.

This is a hands-on role for someone who can step in quickly, build credibility with senior stakeholders, and deliver from week one.

Key responsibilities

Own the month-end close process, including management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis
Lead and develop a small finance team, providing day-to-day guidance and support
Produce accurate, insightful reporting for the Board and senior management, covering margin analysis, cost performance and KPIs
Oversee inventory valuation, standard costing and cost accounting in a manufacturing environment
Support budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management
Strengthen internal controls and improve finance processes as the business scales
Liaise with external auditors and manage statutory accounts and VAT compliance
Contribute to ad hoc projects, including system improvements and business cases for investment

About you

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
Proven experience as a Finance Manager or Senior Financial Accountant, ideally within manufacturing or another product-based business
Strong understanding of cost accounting and inventory
Confident in managing month-end and presenting numbers to non-finance stakeholders
Comfortable in a fast-paced, changing environment, with a pragmatic, can-do approach
Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills
Available at short notice, which is a real advantage.

What's on offer

Competitive day rate
Hands-on role with real visibility and influence in a growing business
Free on-site parking
Opportunity to extend, or to move to permanent if the fit is right

How to apply

If you're an experienced interim finance professional looking for your next contract in Gloucestershire, get in touch with Harry at Hays Cheltenham for a confidential conversation.

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