We are looking for an experienced Interim Finance Manager to provide support across all areas of financial management, reporting, and compliance. This role will cover a broad remit, including financial accounting, housing benefits, and care support package funding.

The ideal candidate will be a hands-on professional, capable of operating both strategically and operationally, ensuring that financial controls are robust, reporting is timely and accurate, and key service areas are supported during this interim period.

Key Responsibilities:

Accurate preparation of financial statements, regulatory returns, and internal reporting.
Oversee the reconciliation and management of accounts related to housing benefits, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and best practice.
Manage financial processes associated with care support packages, including budgeting, funding allocations, invoicing, and financial reporting.
Liaise with operational teams, care providers, and benefits administrators to ensure accurate financial oversight and accountability.
Provide advice and guidance to operational teams on financial procedures, compliance, and risk management.
Support the annual budgeting process, financial forecasting, and month-end/year-end close activities.
Ensure compliance with financial regulations, internal controls, and corporate governance standards.
Prepare reports and presentations for senior management and stakeholders on financial performance, risks, and opportunities.
Assist with internal and external audit processes, ensuring all relevant information is provided and recommendations are actioned.
Drive process improvements and contribute to the strengthening of financial systems and procedures.

Skills and Experience:

Qualified Accountant
Experience in financial accounting and financial management roles, ideally within a public sector, housing, or care services environment.
Strong knowledge of housing benefits and care support package funding frameworks.
Excellent financial reporting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
Proficient in the use of financial systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
Experience in interim, project, or transitional finance roles is highly desirable.

Package:

£350 per day inside IR35