Interim Finance Manager

Fixed Term Contract
Ipswich
Suffolk
£45k - 50k per year
Accountancy & Finance
JOB-13645

Are you a hands-on finance manager who thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments? Do you enjoy driving operational improvements while supporting strategic decision-making?
Our client, a growing professional services firm, is seeking an Interim Finance Manager to provide vital support during a key phase of transformation. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused finance professional to make a meaningful impact in a high-visibility role.
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As Interim Finance Manager, you will…
• Oversee day-to-day finance operations, ensuring timely and accurate management accounts, reporting, and reconciliations
• Support the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring strong financial controls and compliance
• Partner with senior stakeholders to deliver budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis aligned with business objectives
• Improve financial processes and systems to drive efficiency and better decision-making
• Monitor cash flow and working capital, identifying opportunities to optimise financial performance
• Support external relationships with auditors, advisors, and other key partners
• Provide leadership to junior finance staff, embedding a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement
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To succeed as Interim Finance Manager, you’ll need…
• A recognised accountancy qualification (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Significant experience in a Finance Manager or similar role, ideally within professional services or a project-based environment
• Strong technical knowledge of management accounting, financial controls, and reporting
• A proactive, hands-on approach and the ability to work at pace in a changing environment
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience with financial systems (e.g. SAP, Dynamics, or similar) and advanced Excel capabilities
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What’s on offer…
• FTC equivalent up to £50,000
• Immediate start available
• Opportunity to influence and improve financial processes in a respected professional services firm
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Ready to take the lead and deliver results where it matters most? Apply now to make your mark as Interim Finance Manager.

Rutherford Briant is passionate about equity, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are committed to ensuring a fair and inclusive recruitment process.

Connan Moss

Executive Recruitment Consultant

+(0)1371 832 922