Finance Manager

At Rutherford Briant, we are supporting a well‑established organisation in Suffolk seeking an experienced Interim Finance Manager to provide critical support across reporting cycles, financial control, and year‑end activity. This 15‑month fixed‑term contract is ideal for a technically strong finance professional who can step into a fast‑paced environment, bring structure to the finance function, and partner closely with the Group Financial Controller.

• Lead day‑to‑day financial management and reporting in collaboration with the Group Financial Controller.
• Oversee cash controls, ensuring strong governance and effective oversight of the organisation’s financial position.
• Take ownership of balance sheet reconciliations, driving accuracy and resolving variances in a timely manner.
• Support the delivery of year‑end processes, ensuring financial records are complete, well‑documented, and audit ready.
• Assist with group consolidations where required, ensuring consistency and technical accuracy.
• Act as a key contact during the external audit, preparing schedules and responding to queries efficiently.
• Maintain high technical standards across the finance function, with a strong focus on double‑entry principles.
• Identify opportunities to enhance processes, strengthen controls, and improve reporting quality.

• Full qualification (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) or equivalent experience.
• Availability at short notice, with the ability to quickly embed into an interim assignment.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and a clear understanding of debits and credits.
• Proven experience supporting year‑end activity and external audits.
• The confidence to operate both strategically and operationally within a busy finance team.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to partner effectively across the business.

• A competitive salary between £65,000 and £70,000.
• The opportunity to join a collaborative finance team during a critical period.
• Strong exposure to senior leadership and the chance to make an immediate impact.
• A role where your technical expertise will directly support financial stability and control.

If you are a technically strong Finance Manager who can start quickly and enjoys bringing clarity, structure, and control to a finance function, we would welcome a confidential conversation.

At Rutherford Briant, we are passionate about equity, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to fair, inclusive recruitment practices.