Interim Finance Manager

HW Finance is exclusively supporting a Yorkshire-based organisation with the recruitment of a Finance Manager to cover a period of maternity leave. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified or qualified-by-experience accountant to join a purpose-led organisation in a varied finance leadership role. Reporting into the Financial Controller, you will play a key role in maintaining a strong financial control environment whilst supporting the wider business through accurate reporting, audit management and continuous improvement initiatives. The role is expected to commence from mid-to-late October to November and offers a hybrid working pattern of three days in the office each week, alongside flexible working hours including an early finish on Fridays. This role will be a 15-Month Fixed-Term Contract (Maternity Cover), with the potential of a permanent opportunity at the end of the assignment due to business growth. Salary is based on experience and will be between £50,000 - £70,000 per annum + benefits. You will take ownership of core financial reporting and statutory obligations whilst supporting key stakeholders across the organisation. Key responsibilities will include: Ownership of statutory accounts preparation and year-end financial reporting activities. Leading the year-end external audit process. Supporting internal audit reviews and ensuring recommendations are implemented where required. Ensuring robust financial controls, governance, and compliance processes are maintained across the finance function. Preparing and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations. Monitoring developments in accounting standards and ensuring compliance with relevant reporting requirements. Supporting the preparation of technical accounting papers. Overseeing regulatory, tax and statutory compliance obligations, working with external advisors. Supporting month-end and year-end close activities to ensure accurate and timely reporting. Managing and developing a small finance team. Identifying opportunities to strengthen controls, improve processes and enhance reporting efficiencies. Working closely with the Financial Controller and wider leadership team on finance projects and business initiatives. Ideally, you will have: ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualification (QBE candidates with significant relevant experience will also be considered). A strong technical accounting background, ideally developed within an audit or practice environment. Experience preparing statutory accounts and managing external audit processes. Strong financial reporting and compliance experience. Previous experience managing or mentoring finance staff. Please get in touch with Niamh Hellewell for a confidential discussion.