Description

Interim Management Accountant

Northamptonshire
Up to £350 per day
6-Month Contract

A growing manufacturing business in Northamptonshire is seeking an experienced Interim Management Accountant to join the finance team during a busy period of growth and change.

This is a hands-on role that will play a key part in ensuring the smooth running of the finance function, with a particular focus on month-end reporting, budgeting and forecasting. Working closely with senior finance leadership, you'll provide meaningful financial insight to support business decision-making while helping to maintain a robust and efficient reporting process.

If you're a proactive accountant who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and adding value from day one, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Ownership of the month-end management accounts process, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
• Preparation and analysis of monthly management accounts and associated commentary.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting activities, working closely with operational stakeholders.
• Monitor business performance against budget and provide variance analysis.
• Support cashflow forecasting and financial planning activities.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations and maintain strong financial controls.
• Provide financial insight and reporting to support key business decisions.
• Assist with process improvements and drive efficiencies across the finance function.
• Business partner with departmental managers to challenge and support performance.
• Support the wider finance team with ad hoc projects and reporting requirements.

About You

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or qualified by experience with strong relevant experience.
• Previous experience within a Management Accountant role in a manufacturing or operational environment.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting and management reporting experience.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capability.
• Able to work independently and quickly establish credibility with stakeholders.
• Hands-on, proactive and comfortable working to tight deadlines.