Interim Finance Manager - Financial Controls

Job Title: Interim Finance Manager – Financial Controls

Location: Coventry

Contract Type: 6 Month Contract

Hybrid: 3 days in the office/ 2 days at home

Rate: £500 - £550 a day inside IR35 via Umbrella.

Overview:

We’re working with a well-established organisation seeking an experienced Interim Finance Manager to lead on strengthening and embedding financial controls during a period of transition and change.

This is a hands-on role suited to a commercially aware finance professional with a strong technical background and a passion for process improvement and governance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review, enhance, and embed robust financial controls across core finance processes.
• Assess current systems and workflows, identifying control weaknesses and implementing improvements.
• Support the month-end close process, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance.
• Work closely with the Financial Controller and wider finance team to ensure adherence to internal policies and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and roll out process documentation, policies, and control frameworks.
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors to support audit readiness and address findings.

Candidate Requirements:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Strong experience in financial controls, internal audit, or financial governance roles.
• Hands-on experience in implementing or improving control frameworks within medium to large organisations.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge (IFRS/UK GAAP).
• Excellent attention to detail and a strong sense of accountability.
• Able to work independently and influence stakeholders at all levels.