Interim Finance Manager Job at Citadel Source (Gloucester)

Interim Finance Manager

Citadel Source

Location:
United Kingdom , Gloucester

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Not provided

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Job Description:

We are proud to be supporting an established, growing organisation in the search for a Finance Manager (Temporary). This role offers the opportunity to play a key part in supporting business performance during a period of continued development and change. The organisation operates across multiple business functions and delivers integrated solutions to a broad customer base. The Finance Manager will work closely with operational, commercial, and senior leadership teams, providing insight, control, and challenge to support effective decision-making and robust financial management. This position will focus on managing financial performance and controls for a key operational division of the business, with responsibility for financial reporting, month-end and year-end close processes, and strengthening financial discipline across the function.

Job Responsibility:

Owning and managing the month-end close process, ensuring accurate and timely reporting
Leading year-end close activities, including preparation of accounts and audit support
Preparing management accounts, including detailed commentary and variance analysis
Partnering with operational, commercial, and senior leadership teams to provide clear, actionable financial insight
Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning processes
Identifying opportunities for cost savings, efficiency improvements, and performance enhancement
Challenging assumptions and supporting data-driven decision-making
Improving management information and reporting for senior finance stakeholders
Developing KPI packs to monitor performance and support divisional objectives
Managing stock ageing and ensuring appropriate provisions
Driving efficiencies within cost control and process improvement
Contributing to cross-functional projects and strategic initiatives

Requirements:

Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
Strong experience owning month-end and year-end close processes
Proven experience preparing management accounts and supporting statutory accounts and audits
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced or changing environment
Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior non-financial leaders
Excellent communication skills, able to present financial information clearly and confidently
High standards of accuracy, attention to detail, and financial control
Excellent planning and time management skills, with the ability to meet tight deadlines

Nice to have:

Experience with Sage

What we offer:

Competitive pay rates
Hybrid – 3 days in office

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 06, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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