65,000 - 75, Month Contract (Initally starting 5 days a week, reducing to 2 days from March 2027 Maidstone, Kent MorePeople are working with a well established business within the fresh produce sector to recruit an experienced Interim Finance Manager.This is a broad, senior role combining financial leadership with responsibility for HR and administration. Reporting to the Managing and Sales Director, you will take ownership of the finance function, provide commercial insight to the senior leadership team and Board, and lead a small finance and administration team. The business is also going through a period of significant transition, so the role will play an important part in ensuring strong financial control, business continuity and effective planning through this period.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the day-to-day finance, HR and administration functions.Manage and develop a small team of Finance and Administration Assistants.Prepare and present monthly and quarterly management accounts, forecasts and Board reporting.Lead budgeting, forecasting, cashflow management and working capital analysis.Provide commercial analysis and financial advice to the Managing and Sales Director and Board.Oversee statutory accounts, audit, VAT, tax coordination and regulatory reporting.Manage banking relationships, payment processes and treasury requirements.Oversee monthly payroll, pensions, benefits and associated compliance.Manage the company''s insurance and risk requirements.Support the ..... full job details .....