Interim Finance Manager

An opportunity has arisen to work for a leading multi-national organisation on a 3 months interim basis. Owing to internal changes this organisation is seeking a commercially astute finance professional to work closely with Operations. Supporting efficient and effective accounting services for group finance and subsidiary business units in accordance with company policies and procedures. A key role within the business supporting the Financial Controller in the delivery of business partnering initiatives across EMEA.

Where the role sits:

• Reports to the Financial Controller of the Accounting Department.

Role:

• Deliver timely and accurate financial reports in accordance with IFRS and local statutory requirements;

• Support the development of appropriate internal controls to ensure conformance and compliance with Corporation policies and J-SOX;
• Support Business Line Companies to establish and enhance their internal control and to deliver accounting due diligence service for potential investment opportunities;
• Ensure timely delivery of supporting information for internal and external audits;
• Document and maintain complete and accurate supporting information for all financial transactions;
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations and proactively follow up any outstanding issues;
• Support the business and logistic departments in the preparation and execution of the annual stock take and follow up;
• Proactively support FX position reporting to Treasury team;
• Proactively manage intercompany/group reconciliations;
• Provide guidance and support to business departments and regional corporate departments as required.

Experience/Skill set:

• Practice/Audit background - ACA/CPA
• Ability to work with a high level of accuracy and meet tight deadlines;
• Demonstrable knowledge of accounting treatments (UK GAAP and IFRS);
• Clear analytical thinker, with the ability to solve complex problems and issues;
• Ability to initiate action, provide direction and take responsibility;
• Proven track record of driving process improvement;
• Coaching and overseeing junior staff;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• MS Office with Advanced Excel skills;
• Commodities / precious metals experience beneficial.