A fast-growing tech business near Southampton is entering an exciting stage of integration and expansion following a recent acquisition to strengthen its finance capability during this critical phase, the company is seeking an interim Finance Manager to partner closely with the CFO and help embed stronger governance, process discipline, and commercial insight.

This is a hands-on, visible role where you’ll bring structure and pace to a scaling operation.

What will the Interim Finance Manager role involve?

Take ownership of day-to-day finance operations and month-end delivery
Strengthen financial governance, control, and reporting frameworks
Support post-acquisition integration and system alignment (Xero)
Identify and deliver process efficiencies across finance and operations
Provide commercial challenge and insight to the CFO on performance and growth
Coach and support a small team (3 transactional reports) to raise standards and capability

Suitable Candidate for the Interim Finance Manager vacancy:

Qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with a track record in SME or high-growth environments
Strong technical grounding and understanding of controls
Pragmatic, delivery-focused, and confident working with pace and ambiguity
Hands-on approach with an ability to balance day-to-day delivery and improvement

Additional benefits and information for the role of Interim Finance Acquisition Manager

Hybrid working and flexibility
Holiday pay and pension

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