Interim Finance Manager | Cleantech | Series | Hybrid | Outside IR35

Zanda is an Executive search partner that works exclusively with high growth start-ups and scale-ups as they look to scale their business with senior talent. Zanda partners with VCs, Founders, CEOs, CFOs and CPOs when it comes to successfully delivering on key senior appointments.

Zanda is partnering with a high-growth, investor-backed business operating within the energy, technology and subscription sectors to appoint a Finance Manager. Having recently achieved profitability and continuing to experience strong growth, the business is looking for a capable and ambitious qualified accountant to strengthen its finance function and support the next phase of scale. This is a broad and highly visible role, offering the opportunity to take ownership of core finance operations, improve reporting and controls, and drive process improvements across a complex and rapidly evolving business.

Reporting into senior leadership, the Finance Manager will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth running of the finance function while building the processes, reporting and controls required to support continued growth.

The successful candidate will be hands‑on, operationally strong and comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment where they can make a tangible impact from day one.

• Own the monthly management accounts process and improve reporting accuracy and timeliness
• Oversee day‑to‑day finance operations, including payables, receivables and cash management
• Support critical supplier and subcontractor payment processes
• Improve project and operational profitability reporting
• Strengthen financial controls, reconciliations and month‑end procedures
• Identify and implement process improvements, automation opportunities and systems enhancements
• Support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities
• Partner with stakeholders across the business to provide commercial and operational insight

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified
• Experience with in project‑based, operationally complex or recurring revenue businesses
• Strong management accounting and financial control background
• Advanced Excel skills and a proactive approach to problem solving
• Comfortable operating in a scaling, entrepreneurial environment
• Passionate about improving processes, driving efficiencies and embracing new technologies

This is an opportunity to join a successful and growing business at a pivotal stage of its journey. You'll gain significant exposure across the organisation, work closely with senior leadership and play a key role in shaping a finance function built for scale.

The role would suit someone looking for a position that combines operational ownership, continuous improvement and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a high-growth environment.