Management Accountant / Finance Business Partner - £55K - Castleford We're currently partnering with a dynamic and commercially driven organisation to recruit an Interim Management Accountant / Finance Business Partner to cover a 6-month contract. This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on finance professional to join a high-performing team and add real value by supporting operational and strategic decision-making. Working closely with the Divisional Directors and wider senior leadership, this role will play a key part in providing robust financial insight, improving processes, and driving performance across multiple schemes and workstreams. Key Responsibilities: • Month-End & Management Reporting: Preparation of timely and accurate management accounts, rolling forecasts, and in-depth variance/trend analysis. • Business Partnering: Be the go-to finance contact for Divisional Directors and operational managers, helping them understand their financial performance and make data-driven decisions. • Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead on divisional budgets and reforecasts, identifying risks and opportunities. • Financial Analysis: Deliver clear profitability insights at project/workstream level, supporting commercial priorities. • Balance Sheet & Control: Ensure accurate balance sheet reconciliations and maintain financial integrity. • Process Improvement: Identify and drive enhancements to finance processes and reporting tools. • Cash & Commercial Support: Work collaboratively across AR and wider teams to optimise cash flow; support with tender/pricing input and client billing reconciliations. Ideal Candidate Profile: • Part-qualified (ACCA / CIMA / ACA) or QBE with strong commercial acumen. • Proven track record in management accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and business partnering in a fast-paced or project-led environment. • Excellent Excel skills and confidence working with ERP/finance systems. • Strong communicator – able to translate financials into actionable insight for non-finance stakeholders. • Proactive, adaptable and solutions-focused, with a positive and collaborative approach. If you're an experienced Management Accountant or Finance Business Partner looking for your next contract, we'd love to hear from you. This role offers the opportunity to make a visible impact and support key decision-makers during a pivotal time for the business. TPBN1_UKTJ