Interim Head of Finance

The Consultancy Group are working closely with a £200m T/O subsidary of a global transportation firm who are in search for an Interim Financial Controller.

The Role:

• Oversee a team of qualified and part-qualified management accountants, plus the payroll department.
• Primary liaison with the Shared Service Centre, with quarterly review meetings.
• Prepare monthly management accounts with input from across the business.
• Creation of periodic finance board reporting, KPIs, and operational MI.
• Prepare annual budgeting, 10-year business planning, and quarterly reforecasting
• Implementation of revised accounting standards and statutory requirements, with creation of robust financial policies and controls.
• Lead annual external audit process, statutory accounts preparations, and corporation tax calculations working with external advisors as appropriate.
• Actively monitor key projects against expectations and advise on relevant financial aspects.

The Candidate:

• Qualified (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with staff management experience is essential.
• Must have thorough appreciation of the needs of internal and external stakeholders, coupled with the ability to identify areas for improvement and implement effective action plans.
• Able to communicate effectively with all levels of staff. Able to provide clear and concise feedback and guidance to promote staff confidence in decision making.
• Ability to analyse and interpret information with a strong understanding of key business drivers.
• Experience working in multi-site and people based business is desirable