Finance Manager - Maternity Cover

This is a 14 month FTC to cover a Maternity Leave within the reporting function of a FTSE listed financial services business. This position will report to the Head of Financial Control and oversee a qualified Accountant.

The successful candidate will play a vital role in providing support to both the internal and external reporting functions of the business units to ensure timely and accurate consolidations. The team is also involved in a variety of ad hoc analysis and project work.

Responsibilities:

• Support production of monthly group consolidation file
• Review consolidation journals
• Review profit by clusters and other admin reports for FP&A functions
• Review consolidated quarterly FINREP report
• Manage the timetable for submissions of interim & year end packs
• Take ownership of certain disclosure sections – ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards
• Support the annual audit processes including liaison with the external auditors

Experience & Qualifications:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA) with 3-5 years PQE
• Experience in Group consolidation functions
• Strong organisational skills
• Proven track record of delivering accurate and efficient reporting
• Team Player
• Confident individual – able to challenge financial information

If you’re immediately available, with experience of managing a small team in a group team then please get in touch. While this is a fix term contract, there is definitely opportunities within the group, so for the right person this could turn into something longer term.