Interim Head of Management Accounting

Interim Head of Management Accounting

6-month contract

London hybrid

£550 – £650 p/day

We are exclsuively partnered with a growing, PE‑backed organisation undergoing a period of expansion and operational change. They are seeking an experienced Interim Head of Management Accounting to provide leadership, stability, and insight during a critical phase of change. This position will suit a commercially minded finance leader who enjoys shaping high‑performing teams, tightening reporting disciplines, and acting as a trusted partner to senior stakeholders. The successful candidate will take ownership of the monthly reporting cycle, lead a sizeable management accounting team, and ensure decision‑makers have access to clear, reliable, and actionable financial insight. You’ll play a central role in ensuring the finance function runs smoothly while also driving forward improvements across processes, systems, and controls.

This is a hands‑on leadership role within a dynamic, change‑oriented environment.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide day‑to‑day leadership to the management accounting team driving accuracy, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Preparing consolidated management accounts
• Review and challenge month‑end results, including reconciliations, analysis, and key financial indicators.
• Strengthen controls, documentation, and adherence to internal policies.
• Support the year‑end audit process, ensuring clean and timely delivery.
• Provide senior leadership with meaningful analysis to support commercial and operational decisions.
• Build strong working relationships across the organisation, translating financial data into clear recommendations.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and scenario planning cycles.
• Identify opportunities to streamline reporting processes and enhance efficiency.
• Drive enhancements in reporting, automation and system processes
• Support ongoing finance transformation and system upgrades.

Skills & Qualifications:

• A qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with extensive experience in management accounting leadership.
• Proven capability in running a disciplined month‑end process within a complex or fast‑moving organisation.
• Natural leader with the ability to motivate and upskill a team.
• Strong analytical skills and confidence providing insight to senior stakeholders.
• Someone hands‑on, pragmatic, and able to bring structure during periods of change.
• Prior experience in multi‑site, contract‑driven, or operationally complex environments is highly beneficial.

Due to the urgent nature of this assignment, we are seeking candidates who are available to start at short notice.

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