Interim Finance Manager

Finance Manager | £50,000-£55,000 | 6-Month FTC | Harrogate | Temp-To-Perm Opportunity

Become the right-hand person to the owner of a growing, diversified business.

Are you an experienced Finance Manager who enjoys being more than just the person producing the numbers?

This opportunity offers the chance to become a trusted advisor to the owner of a diversified group of businesses, playing a key role in financial decision-making, supporting the wider team, and helping shape the future direction of the business.

We're partnering with an owner-led business based in Harrogate that is looking to appoint an experienced Finance Manager who can bring leadership, structure, and commercial support to the finance function.

This isn't a role where you'll be hidden away in the back office. The successful candidate will work closely with the owner and senior leadership team, becoming a key sounding board and trusted partner across a broad range of business matters.

The Role

Working closely with the owner and wider leadership team, you'll take ownership of the day-to-day finance function while helping drive improvements and support future growth.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Acting as a trusted finance partner to the owner and senior leadership team
• Production and review of management accounts and financial reporting
• Budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow management
• Supporting and developing the existing finance team
• Improving processes, controls, and financial reporting
• Providing commercial insight to support business decisions
• Identifying priorities and taking ownership without requiring significant direction
• Helping bring structure, accountability, and continuous improvement to the finance function

Why Join?

• Opportunity to become the owner's trusted finance partner
• High level of visibility and influence within the business
• Broad role spanning finance, operations, and commercial decision support
• Genuine autonomy and responsibility
• Opportunity to shape and improve the finance function
• Potential to move into a permanent position
• Diverse and varied business environment
• Supportive and collaborative culture

Location: Harrogate
Salary: £55,000 (FTC)
Contract: 6 Months Initially
Future Opportunity: Potential to become permanent which would include a salary uplift
Start: ASAP

If you're looking for a Finance Manager role where you can add value, support a team, and play a meaningful part in the future of a growing business, hit apply.