Finance Manager (6 Month Contract)


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	GL4 1UL
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	5 Oct 2026
Closing date:	12 Oct 2026

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Summary

Interim Finance Manager: 6-Month Contract | GloucesterLocation: Gloucester (hybrid, 3 days on site)

Contract: 6 months, with potential for extension

Rate: £375 Per Day

Sector: Manufacturing

The opportunity

Our client is a fast-growing manufacturing business based in Gloucester. Rapid expansion has increased the demand on the finance function, and they are looking for an experienced Interim Finance Manager to take ownership of the monthly reporting cycle, strengthen financial controls, and support the leadership team through the next phase of growth.

This is a hands-on role for someone who can step in quickly, build credibility with senior stakeholders, and deliver from week one.

Key responsibilities

Own the month-end close process, including management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis

Lead and develop a small finance team, providing day-to-day guidance and support

Produce accurate, insightful reporting for the Board and senior management, covering margin analysis, cost performance and KPIs

Oversee inventory valuation, standard costing and cost accounting in a manufacturing environment

Support budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management

Strengthen internal controls and improve finance processes as the business scales

Liaise with external auditors and manage statutory accounts and VAT compliance

Contribute to ad hoc projects, including system improvements and business cases for investment

About you

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Proven experience as a Finance Manager or Senior Financial Accountant, ideally within manufacturing or another product-based business

Strong understanding of cost accounting and inventory

Confident in managing month-end and presenting numbers to non-finance stakeholders

Comfortable in a fast-paced, changing environment, with a pragmatic, can-do approach

Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills

Available at short notice, which is a real advantage.

What's on offer

Competitive day rate

Hands-on role with real visibility and influence in a growing business

Free on-site parking

Opportunity to extend, or to move to permanent if the fit is right

How to apply

If you're an experienced interim finance professional looking for your next contract in Gloucestershire, get in touch with Harry at Hays Cheltenham for a confidential conversation.

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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