Financial Accountant

Staging It; Coventry; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking an Interim Financial Accountant to manage core financial operations and provide insights to senior management. This role requires expertise in P&L ownership, stakeholder management, and financial control within a fast-paced environment. Immediate availability is required for this competitive interim position addressing key financial priorities.

Qualifications

• Professionally qualified accountant with expertise in P&L and financial controls.
• Background in automotive, aerospace, or manufacturing sectors.
• Strong Excel skills and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Full ownership of P&L and Balance Sheet with month-end oversight.
• Prepare financial reports for senior management.
• Ensure compliance with SOX and financial controls.

Skills

P&L ownership

Stakeholder management

Financial controls

Excel

Education

Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Job description

Job Specification: Interim Financial Accountant

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Interim Financial Accountant to support our client in managing core financial operations and providing valuable insights to senior management. This role is ideal for an experienced accountant with expertise in P&L ownership, stakeholder management, and manufacturing sector knowledge, who is ready to deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Full ownership of P&L and Balance Sheet, including overseeing the month-end processes.
• Prepare and deliver financial reports to senior management, demonstrating sound insights and recommendations.
• Ensure robust financial controls, including compliance with SOX or similar regulatory standards.
• Foster strong stakeholder relationships, both internal and external, ensuring effective communication and alignment on financial priorities.
• Leverage Excel skills to manage financial data, reporting, and reconciliations effectively.
• Support audit processes and ensure adherence to corporate governance and financial processes.
  
  

Qualifications And Requirements

• Professionally qualified accountant (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
• Experience: Background in the automotive, aerospace, or broader manufacturing sectors.
• Proactive self-starter with excellent time management skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Strong understanding or direct experience with SOX and financial control frameworks.
• Advanced Excel skills, capable of handling complex datasets and reporting requirements.
  
  

Key Attributes

• Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a high-stakes environment.
• Proactive approach to identifying and resolving financial issues independently.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
  
  

Additional Information

• This is an interim role requiring immediate availability.
• Competitive day rate (to be discussed based on experience).
  
  

If you're looking for a challenging opportunity to showcase your expertise and make an impact, this role might be the perfect fit.

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