Interim Finance Project Manager
| Posting date: | 03 September 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 October 2025 |
| Location: | Blackburn, Lancashire, BB15AX |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 4721178_1756917874 |
Summary
Your new company
Your new company is one of the world's leading independent retailers, with a vast network of over 2,500 sites across the UK & Ireland, Continental Europe, Australia, and the United States. With a reputation for innovation and operational excellence, they are embarking on a strategic finance transformation initiative following the success of a recent pilot project.
Your new role
As Interim Finance Project Manager, you will take the lead on a high-impact finance project, working closely with a Fixed Asset Specialist to replicate a successful trial across the wider business. You'll be responsible for managing a cross-functional project team, acting as a commercial business partner, and liaising with senior stakeholders across multiple regions.
This role requires a hands-on leader who can drive delivery, ensure alignment with business objectives, and support the transition of project outcomes into business-as-usual operations. There is strong potential for repeat engagements as this project model is rolled out across other business units.
What you'll need to succeed
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
- Proven experience leading finance transformation or fixed asset-related projects
- Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels
- Commercial acumen and a collaborative, delivery-focused mindset
- Experience in large, complex, multi-site or international businesses is highly desirable.
What you'll get in return
You will receive a salary up to £70,000 with good company benefits. You will see clear career progression opportunities from the outset whilst also joining one of the fastest-growing businesses in the North of England.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, please click "apply" and we will revert to the most relevant applications as soon as possible. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you're a qualified accountant looking for a new job in finance, please contact Benjamin Stanton at the Hays Senior Finance team in Manchester.
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