Finance Manager

A leading organisation in Derby is seeking an Interim Finance Manager for 9-12 months to support financial reporting, controls, and business performance. This is a great opportunity for a qualified finance professional who enjoys partnering with operational teams, driving process improvements, and influencing key business decisions within a collaborative environment. The role offers flexible working, ongoing development, and requires office presence 4 days per week.

Key Responsibilities

As Interim Finance Manager, you will play a key role in overseeing financial control and reporting across the business. Responsibilities include:

• Managing the month-end close process and internal financial reporting
• Ensuring compliance with accounting standards, group policies, and statutory requirements
• Overseeing VAT returns across the UK, Northern Ireland, and Republic of Ireland
• Maintaining and improving financial controls and governance processes
• Partnering with operational managers to support performance and cost control initiatives
• Managing working capital areas including receivables, payables, accruals, and VAT balances
• Identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency and data quality
• Supporting audit requirements and regulatory compliance
• Acting as a key finance contact across departments, providing commercial and operational support

About You

To succeed in this role, you will ideally be:

• ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified (or qualified by experience)
• Experienced in financial control, reporting, and VAT compliance
• Confident managing month-end processes and meeting critical deadlines
• Skilled in analysing financial data and communicating insights clearly
• Comfortable working across multiple stakeholders and departments
• Experienced within a multi-entity or group environment
• Proficient with ERP and reporting systems
• Able to demonstrate process improvement and change management experience
• A supportive team player with strong organisational and interpersonal skills

Why Apply?

• Flexible working opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Ongoing training and development
• Opportunity to influence business performance and process improvements
• Inclusive environment where contributions are recognised and valued
• Competitive benefits, including pension contributions

This role would suit a proactive finance professional looking to make an immediate impact within a well-supported and forward-thinking organisation.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates