Interim Finance Manager

Interim Finance Manager Fixed-term Contract, Part-Time - 3dpw Torbay, Devon £40,000 - £45,000 per annum (pro rata) Lloyd Barnes are pleased to be partnering with a growing specialist SME business in Torbay seeking an experienced Finance Manager on a part-time basis to cover a maternity period of up to 11 months. This opportunity is offered on a 3-day-per-week, office-based basis and would suit a hands-on, adaptable Finance Manager who thrives in a busy, evolving and complex group environment.

As Finance Manager, you will take ownership of the finance function, ensuring accurate reporting, supporting decision-making, and maintaining robust financial controls. One of the key aspects of the role will be actively managing credit control and cashflow, alongside overseeing transactional finance and payroll within a small finance team.

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver clear, accurate, and timely financial information, including management accounts, forecasts, and key financial statements. Safeguard financial accuracy by managing reconciliations, adjustments, accruals, prepayments, and investigating variances. Maintain close oversight of cash positions and liquidity to support operational needs. Interpret financial results and trends to provide practical guidance and support informed business decisions. Uphold financial compliance by managing tax obligations, VAT submissions, audits, and coordinating with external advisers and authorities.

Supervise core accounting activities across all ledgers while driving and managing the credit control process. Lead, mentor, and support the finance team, ensuring strong performance, development, and continuity of duties. Partner with management and operational stakeholders to enhance financial awareness and performance monitoring. Contribute to organisational effectiveness through process enhancements, financial administration, payroll oversight, and ad hoc analysis. The Candidate:
Proven and demosntarvble experience in a similar finance role within a busy SME environment. Holds an AAT / ACCA / CIMA qualification (QBE candidates considered). Highly organised with strong attention to detail. Comfortable working independently with full ownership. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills. If you would like to learn more about this Finance Manager opportunity, please contact Andrew Perring at Lloyd Barnes Recruitment.