Interim Management Accountant - German Speaking

Hays Accountancy and Finance; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media business seeks a German-speaking accountant to join their finance team in London. The candidate will oversee month-end processes, conduct financial reporting, and undertake business analysis, playing a strategic role in enhancing financial operations. Immediate starters preferred, making this a great opportunity for proactive individuals.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial reporting and analysis.
• Ability to oversee month-end processes.
• German language proficiency is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee transaction processing and ledger accuracy.
• Deliver timely financial reports and variance analysis.
• Forecast and monitor cash flow and working capital.

Skills

Business Analysis

Financial Reporting

Accounting

Cash Flow Management

Cost Analysis

Job description

Your new company
We are supporting a privately-owned media business, with the hire of a German-speaking accountant to oversee month-end and support a lean team.
Your new role
Reporting to the Finance Director, you will be:

• Business Analysis: Understand operations, identify financial issues, and suggest improvements.
• Accounts & Documentation: Oversee transaction processing, ledger accuracy, and period-end closings.
• Financial Reporting: Deliver timely reports, variance analysis, and strategic insights.
• Cash Flow: Forecast and monitor cash flow, working capital, and trends.
• Costing & Margins: Analyse production costs and profitability; identify savings.
• Stock Management: Ensure accurate inventory records and assess financial impact.
• Production Finance: Evaluate production efficiency, costs, and investment decisions.

If you have experience of the above, and can start immediately, please get in touch!

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