Finance Manager

Finance Manager (6 Months)

A rare opportunity has arisen for an international engineering firm based in East Oxfordshire. This is an immediate position with the ideal candidate starting by the end of next week. The role is initially 6 month secondment with the possibility to be extended or go permanent.

• Providing professional financial and commercial management services to support the IDA Management team
• Ensuring the integrity and application of accounting policies and procedures, systems and internal controls
• Ensuring contract adherence as well as accurate monthly billing and revenue recognition
• Project set up, maintenance and closure, ensuring contracts and variations are managed appropriately
• Completion of regular and ad hoc project reports including financial performance, WIP, forecast, variance analysis, contract expenditure and commentary requirements
• Forecasting of cashflow and financial performance

Successful applicants will possess the following qualities:

• Qualified member of an accountancy body or holder of an equivalent qualification
• Demonstrated and proven experience in a role involving international operations and Major Projects Accounting environment
• Technical understanding and application of revenue recognition, WIP and unearned revenue
• Ability to be both "hands-on" plus taking a macro view as required
• An ability to take ownership and financial management of complex programs
• Excellent communication skills to liaise with both financial and non-financial audiences