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Posted 21 July, 2026

Interim Finance Manager

EA FIRST LTD
Cannock, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

A fast-growing UK engineering, manufacturing and rental-hire business based in Cannock are seeking an experienced Interim Finance Manager to support its expanding finance function during a key period of growth.

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Our client is a well-established organisation based in Cannock, Staffordshire, operating across construction, events, infrastructure and energy-transition markets. They design and manufacture specialist temporary-power distribution systems, smart energy-monitoring technologies and carbon-impact solutions.

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Reporting to the Finance Director, the Interim Finance Manager will take a hands-on lead across daily finance operations, ensuring accuracy, control and timely reporting. Key responsibilities include:

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    Ownership of core financial processes including general accounting, reporting, AP, AR and fixed-asset accounting.

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    Preparing monthly management accounts (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) with clear, actionable insights.

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    Personally completing month-end processes and ensuring deadlines are met.

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    Managing accounting for manufacturing operations including work-in-progress, stock and production costs.

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    Overseeing rental-hire financial processes including asset depreciation, disposals, utilisation reporting and revenue recognition.

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    Supporting budgeting and forecasting cycles, analysing variances and advising management.

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    Maintaining and developing strong financial controls, reviewing key balances and performing reconciliations.

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    Ensuring compliance with VAT and Corporation Tax requirements.

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The most suitiable Interim Finance Manager applicant will have:

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    A part-qualified or fully qualified accountant status (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).

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    Experience within manufacturing and/or rental-hire environments.

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    A hands-on working style, comfortable managing detailed processes as well as higher-level reporting.

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    Strong technical accounting skills and a confident understanding of financial controls.

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    Proficiency in Microsoft Office and accounting systems; experience with Sage 200 is advantageous.

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    knowledge of system development and process-improvement initiatives.

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Competitive Day Rate / Pro Rata Salary

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EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent vacancy.