Interim Finance and Operations Manager

We are supporting an established accountancy practice through a sensitive transitional period following the acquisition of a founder-owned firm. This is a hands-on interim assignment requiring a confident, people-focused operator who can stabilise the business, motivate the team, and manage complex stakeholder dynamics.

The Role

You will act as a steady, visible presence within the practice, holding the fort operationally while senior leadership focuses on wider regional priorities. The emphasis is on people leadership, client communication, and calm authority, rather than technical accounting delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day operational leadership within the practice

Keep staff motivated, engaged, and focused

Act as a credible and calming point of contact for key clients

Handle difficult conversations with professionalism and discretion

Ensure continuity of service and protect client relationships

Support leadership with practical, common-sense decision making

Candidate Profile

Background in accountancy practice or professional services

Strong understanding of management accounts and practice operations

A confident, personable communicator — firm but fair

Comfortable operating in politically sensitive environments

Middle-management level; hands-on and delivery-focused

Immediately available and able to work in Coventry