Interim Finance Manager

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