Finance Manager – 12-month FTC

Brewer Morris; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail client in London is seeking an Interim Finance Manager for a 12-month period. You will take ownership of the P&L and balance sheet, ensuring robust financial controls and compliance. The ideal candidate will be ACA/ACCA qualified with strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS. This is an urgent position for those available immediately.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years in a similar role.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to deliver under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly and annual financial reports.
• Manage inventory accounting processes.
• Analyse variances across the P&L and balance sheet.
• Contribute to the annual audit and prepare financial statements.
• Champion internal controls and ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with peers across regional finance teams.

Skills

Qualified ACA, ACCA, CAANZ or similar

Strong technical accounting knowledge and experience with UK GAAP and IFRS

Excellent analytical skills

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Proven ability to manage complex financial processes and controls

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Job description

Are you a technically astute accountant with a passion for delivering accurate financial reporting? We’ve partnered with a retail client in their search for an Interim Finance Manager to join them for a 12-month period, offering critical support during a period of exciting projects and change.

As Finance Manager, you’ll take ownership of complex areas within the P&L and balance sheet, ensuring robust financial controls and processes are in place. You’ll play a key role in maintaining compliance, supporting audits, and driving improvements that safeguard financial performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly and annual financial reports for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Manage inventory accounting processes, partnering with operational teams to mitigate shrinkage risks and optimise cash flow.
• Analyse variances across the P&L and balance sheet, providing insights to senior finance leadership.
• Contribute to the annual audit and prepare financial statements in line with UK GAAP and IFRS.
• Stay informed on technical accounting developments and assess their impact on financial performance.
• Champion internal controls, ensuring all balance sheet accounts are reconciled and compliant with audit standards.
• Address internal audit actions promptly within your areas of responsibility.
• Collaborate with peers across regional finance teams, balancing local business needs with group reporting requirements.

Skills and experience

• Qualified ACA, ACCA, CAANZ or similar
• 2-3 years in a similar role
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and experience with UK GAAP and IFRS.
• Proven ability to manage complex financial processes and controls.
• Excellent analytical skills with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and delivery under tight deadlines

This is an urgent role and candidates who are available immediately or at short notice are preferred

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