Finance Manager (Interim)

Job Title:Finance Manager

Location: Cardiff

Who are we recruiting for?

We are recruiting for a experienced Finance Manager with a strong accounting background on behalf of a successful company who provide engineering and project management services across the marine and oil & gas sector.The company operates in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, offering Brave and Determined individuals the chance to thrive and excel in their careers.

What will you be doing?

As a Finance Manager, you will play a crucial role in supporting the financial operations of the company.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Collating and posting sales invoices, ensuring Assured accuracy and timely delivery.


• Reviewing payment lists and approving bank payments to ensure effective cash flow management.


• Conducting weekly cash flow forecasts, monitoring working capital, and reporting to corporate headquarters.


• Leading project profitability analysis and Focused gross margin justification.


• Managing and analyzing overhead against the budget to drive Improved financial performance.


• Reviewing open purchase orders, supplier statements, expenses, and credit card postings to ensure Strong financial controls.


• Posting payroll and labor timesheet allocations to projects and preparing reconciliations for accruals and prepayments.


• Overseeing Work in Progress (WIP) entries and ensuring revenue recognized aligns with project completion stages.


• Collaborating with commercial teams to review WIP balances and ensure financial accuracy.


• Reconciliation of balance sheets, fixed assets, and inter-company accounts to ensure financial transparency.


• Supporting the timely submission of management accounts, budget preparations, and VAT returns.


• Leading audit preparations and working closely with auditors to address queries.

Are you the ideal candidate?

We are looking for a Motivated, Qualified accountant with a Determined focus on delivering results.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• A professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).


• 4-5 years of experience in a similar finance management role.


• Technically strong with detailed knowledge of local GAAP and IFRS.


• Commercially astute with the ability to influence financial decisions within the business.


• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with a Creative approach to problem-solving.


• Proficiency in financial systems with a focus on driving automation and process improvement.


• Experience in implementing, monitoring, and Improving financial controls.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary package with bonus potential.


• Opportunities for career growth and development within a Refreshed and Vibrant organisation.


• Flexible working options, including childcare vouchers and enhanced company pension schemes.


• The chance to work within a Motivated and Inspired team, with a strong emphasis on collaboration and personal development.


• An excellent company culture, focusing on innovation, success, and work-life balance.

Who are we?

Executive Integrity is a global executive search and recruitment consultancy for a more sustainable world with a focus on talent within the Maritime and Renewable Energy sectors.

We give a proportion of all our profits to Renewable World, a charity that develops affordable and innovative renewable energy solutions to poverty-stricken communities.