Interim Finance Manager

Robertson Bell is supporting a well-established public sector organisation, based in South Hertfordshire, to recruit an Interim Finance Manager on an initial six-month contract.

This role offers balance between team leadership and hands-on financial support, ideal for someone who enjoys managing people while remaining close to the detail.

As Interim Finance Manager, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day leadership of a capable and experienced team, ensuring they are supported, motivated, and aligned to deliver high-quality outputs.

The Interim Finance Manager’s key responsibilities will include:

• Line managing a team of six, providing guidance, direction, and oversight
• Empowering team members with ownership while acting as an escalation point when required
• Overseeing both financial accounting and management accounting activities
• Supporting the year-end audit process, including liaising with external auditors
• Preparing and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations and audit working papers
• Coordinating the provision of information and resolving audit queries
• Contributing to the financial management of ongoing capital programmes

Our client is looking for:

A qualified accountant with prior experience working in the public sector, bringing an understanding of its specific accounting nuances and environment.

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Proven experience in line management, with a supportive and collaborative leadership style
• Experience of working through the year-end process, including audit support
• The ability to balance oversight with hands-on involvement where needed
• Confidence in dealing with stakeholders and managing escalations effectively

This is a hybrid role that will require office attendance twice per week, although there is some potential flexibility on this – if required. The office is more easily accessible by car, rather than public transport.

Due to the nature of the organisation the successful candidate will need to undergo security vetting, therefore, the likely start date for this role will be June.

If you are interested in this opportunity and possess the required experience, then please don’t hesitate to submit your application now.

The contract falls Inside IR35 so, payment will be via an Umbrella Company.