Interim Financial Analysis

Global, multibillion turnover, FMCG company based in Central London looking to recruit a financial analyst on an interim basis for a period of three to six months. This position is a new role and the extra headcount will concurrently be recruited to on a permanent basis at a slightly less experienced level.
The purpose of the role is to provide Senior Management in Europe and the overseas Head Office with financial information to manage and control at a consolidated European level as well as at an entity level via the analysis and review of operational data. The successful candidate will be required to create meaningful business information, evaluating and identifying trends and common business issues. They will assist with the monitoring and implementation of consistent controls across just under twenty entities to ensure compliance with Group requirements.
Key skills required include a proven track record operating in a similar capacity in a multi entity environment finance team; this is a broad-based role which will need advanced systems skills and the ability to meet demanding reporting deadlines; the ability to work in conjunction with internal finance stakeholders and contacts within operating businesses.
From a technical perspective, you will have capital accounting experience, exposure and experience of SAP, advanced Excel, understanding and familiarity of IFRS, monthly reporting and forecasting.  You will be ACA or CCAB qualified, UK GAAP/IFRS proficient, have analysis, reporting and presentation skills and advanced systems skills.