Interim Finance Manager

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  • Job type

    Temporary
  • Location

    Chippenham
  • Working Pattern

    Flexible Working,Full-time
  • Specialism

    Manufacturing
  • Industry

    Manufacturing & Production
  • Pay

    Competitive Day Rate

Interim Finance Manager - Manufacturing Business

Interim Finance Manager – Manufacturing | Chippenham | ££ Competitive Day Rate
Duration: Long-term cover (extended leave)
Location: Chippenham – 4 days on-site + 1 day from home (Friday half‑day)
Team: Finance team of 2 Reporting to: Managing Director & Group Finance Director Business Size: ~£10m turnover | ~35 employees

About the Opportunity

A well-established and growing manufacturing organisation based in Chippenham is seeking an experienced Interim Finance Manager to provide vital cover for a long-term staff absence.
Working in a lean, hands-on finance team of two, you’ll take full ownership of the finance function and play a key role in supporting both the MD and Group FD with accurate reporting, cash management and operational insight. This is a brilliant opportunity for an experienced SME or manufacturing finance professional who enjoys variety, autonomy, and partnering closely with operational teams.

Key Responsibilities

Full Ownership of Monthly Finance

  • End-to-end month-end close, journals, reconciliations, accruals & prepayments
  • Preparation of management accounts with clear commentary
  • Cashflow forecasting, budgeting and scenario planning

Financial Controls & Governance

  • Maintaining tight financial controls across all processes
  • Ensuring accuracy of the balance sheet and financial data
  • Supporting statutory and group reporting requirements

Transactional Finance Oversight

  • Oversight of AP/AR, bank payments, payroll checks and coding
  • Hands-on support within a small team

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