Interim Finance Consultant

City of London Temporary £600 - £700 per day View Job Description
We are seeking an Interim Finance Consultant who will be pivotal in delivering financial guidance. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing a comprehensive range of financial management services to support the Accounting & Finance Department to support projects, Audit and process improvements.
  • Are you ACA Qualified with Finance Controller experience?
  • Do you have previous exposure to Audit and Financial Services?

About Our Client

Our client is a medium-sized, Think Tank based in London. They are looking for people with Audit or Practice experience and someone who is ideally ACA qualified.

Job Description

  • Take full ownership of the balance sheet, ensuring timely and accurate reconciliations, integrity of financial data, and complete substantiation of all balances
  • Drive enhancements in balance sheet reporting by implementing best-practice templates, providing training, upskilling team members, and embedding consistent routines and improved ways of working
  • Oversee the month-end close process, including the preparation and review of accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliations-stepping in hands-on when needed
  • Lead the month-end reporting cycle and implement process improvements to achieve a streamlined five-day close
  • Prepare and deliver monthly management accounts and financial reports for review by senior stakeholders
  • Conduct variance analysis and performance reviews to provide actionable financial insights
  • Strengthen and maintain robust financial control processes, ensuring full compliance with internal policies and governance frameworks



The Successful Applicant

  • ACA Qualified, or equivalent
  • 10+ years of experience in finance or accounting roles, with a focus on management accounting and financial analysis.
  • Experience working in a global organisation with exposure to multiple currencies and international operations.
  • Workday knowledge desirable
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
  • Proven leadership ability with experience in managing and developing a team.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities.

What's on Offer

  • A competitive daily rate of 600-700pd depending on experience.
  • Hybrid working - 2 days in
  • 6 Months Minimum
Contact
Sarah Pritchard
Quote job ref
JN-042025-6709609
Phone number
+442072692352

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Financial Controller
Sector
Financial Services
Location
City of London
Contract type
Temporary
Consultant name
Sarah Pritchard
Consultant phone
+442072692352
Job reference
JN-042025-6709609