Your new companyA PE-backed growing and forward-thinking business based in Poole, working from a stunning, modern office environment, with an opportunity to play a pivotal role in a lean finance team. This is an excellent project role in a business where finance is central to strategic decision-making and future success. This is a full-time, 37.5 hour per week contract role, fully office-based in Poole within a modern workspace. There is some potential for someone excellent to work 4 days/30 hours per week if preferred.Your new roleThis Interim Finance Manager job in Poole is a minimum 3-month contract, offering a hands-on position, where you will have full ownership of the finance function. Reporting directly to the CFO, you will work closely with senior leadership and Director-level stakeholders, providing key financial insight and reporting, to support strategic decisions.Key responsibilities will include:Ownership of the cash flow forecasting process, including production and reportingOversight of transactional finance processes and payrollLeading the month-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate reportingPreparation of monthly management accountsManaging journal postings and intercompany accountingFinancial accounts preparation and audit liaisonKPI analysis and participation in senior management meetingsSupporting future forecasting processes alongside software and risk teamsReviewing and preparing commercial contractsManaging contract processes and overseeing in