Interim Finance Manager

Interim Finance Manager - Business & Investment Management (Family Office) - Up To £450 Per Day - Manchester

Your new company
A thriving family office based in central Manchester, managing a diverse portfolio of investments and businesses across multiple sectors. With management of a well-established team of three, the office prides itself on its entrepreneurial spirit, long-term vision, and hands-on approach to financial stewardship.
Your new role
As Interim Finance Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in overseeing the financial operations of the family office. Reporting directly to the principals, you'll be responsible for producing full management accounts, managing cash flow, and supporting strategic decision-making through insightful financial analysis. You'll also act as a business partner across the portfolio, helping to evaluate business cases and investment opportunities.

Key responsibilities include:

Producing full monthly management accounts

Balance sheet reconciliations

Budgeting and forecasting

P&L variance analysis with commentary

Daily cash flow management

Posting income and cost accruals

Prepayment journals

Petty cash reconciliation

Payroll processing

Supporting investment appraisals and business case development

Liaising with external advisors and stakeholders

What you'll need to succeed

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)

Experience in a similar finance role, ideally within a family office, SME, or investment environment

Strong analytical and commercial acumen

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Comfortable working onsite in a small, collaborative team

Proactive, hands-on approach with a high level of integrity and discretion

What you'll get in return

A unique opportunity to work closely with high-net-worth individuals and their portfolio of businesses

Broad exposure to investment and commercial decision-making

Autonomy and variety in your day-to-day role

Competitive daily rate (dependent on experience) up to £450 per day.

Supportive and entrepreneurial working environment

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Georgia Wilson at Hays Manchester.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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