Interim Finance Manager

Walker Hamill; Greater London; On-site; GBP 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

An established global private equity firm seeks an experienced Interim Finance Manager for an 18-month contract. This role involves preparing financial statements, managing audits, and ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory obligations. The successful candidate will lead month-end processes, advise on financial transactions, and support budget preparation while enhancing internal systems. This opportunity offers valuable experience with a recognized industry leader, making it ideal for those looking to advance their career in finance. If you're a qualified accountant passionate about process improvement and stakeholder management, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Completion Bonus

Benefits Package

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with relevant post-qualified experience is essential.
• Experience in financial control and large corporate environments is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements and manage annual statutory audits.
• Lead month-end closing processes and advise on financial implications.

Skills

Qualified Accountant

Financial Control Environment

Stakeholder Management

Process Improvement

Attention to Detail

Education

Post-Qualified Experience

Big 4 Audit Training

Job description

This range is provided by Walker Hamill. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Direct message the job poster from Walker Hamill

Director & Head of Accountancy & Finance – Temporary, Contract, Interim & Part Qualified at Walker Hamill

REF: NBO53566

Job Title: Interim Finance Manager

Employment Type: Contract (18 Months)

Location: London

Salary Guide: £95,000 - £105,000 + Completion Bonus + Benefits

Our client is an established global private equity firm based in Central London. An opportunity exists for an experienced Finance Manager to join the team on an 18 month contract covering maternity leave. Reporting to the Finance Director, this is an excellent opportunity to gain experience with a recognised industry leader. Starting in the next few weeks.

Description

The duties and responsibilities for this Interim Finance Manager role include but are not limited to:

• Prepare financial statements for designated entities and manage annual statutory audits.
• Ensure that allocated entities meet all legal, tax, and regulatory obligations.
• Lead an efficient month-end closing process, including reviewing and approving journals and reconciliations, preparing sensitive journal entries.
• Coordinate the European month-end process by creating a monthly timetable and ensuring timely closure of all entities and processes.
• Advise on financial implications of transactions, drawing upon a strong understanding of financial and accounting principles, including FRS 102.
• Support the maintenance of a robust financial control environment across European entities.
• Preparation of budgets, forecasts, and long-term plans for assigned departments and delivering insightful MI.
• Managing the development and continuous improvement of internal systems and processes, particularly in forecasting, budgeting, and management information reporting.

Skills

The skills and experience required for this Interim Finance Manager role include but are not limited to:

• Qualified Accountant (ideally Big 4 audit trained) with relevant post-qualified experience.
• Experience of working in a strong financial control environment for a regulated entity.
• Experience of working in a large corporate group and managing numerous stakeholders.
• Enjoys adding value through process improvement.
• Strong attention to detail and an excellent work ethic.

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Please note that due to the expected volume of applications, we will only be able to respond to those candidates whose experience closely matches the requirements of our client. We are sorry, but if you have not heard from us within the next ten days, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.