Full job descriptionInterim Financial Reporting Project Lead3-Month Contract | Hybrid Working (2 days per week in London)
A well-respected organisation in its sector is seeking an experienced Interim Financial Reporting Project Lead to support a critical period ahead of year-end, following a recent systems implementation.
This is a hands-on assignment focused on resolving a number of accounting and financial control issues, strengthening reporting processes, and ensuring audit readiness ahead of year-end.
The role would suit a technically strong finance professional who trained within an accountancy practice and has subsequently gained commercial finance experience within a complex organisation.
The RoleWorking closely with senior finance leadership, you will lead a number of key financial reporting and control initiatives, including balance sheet reconciliations, process improvements and month-end reporting enhancements.
This is a highly visible role requiring someone proactive, detail-oriented and comfortable operating at pace within a changing environment.
Key Responsibilities*Lead the resolution of historic balance sheet reconciliation issues across multiple nominal accounts
*Investigate and clear historic mispostings and aged balances
*Support financial control improvements following a recent systems implementation
*Develop and embed robust month-end reporting and control processes
*Establish and improve reporting packs and audit support documentation
*Support year-end audit preparation and ensure financial information is fully substantiated
*Work closely with finance stakeholders to improve reporting accuracy and control effectiveness
*Lead and coordinate key finance projects to agreed timelines and deliverables
Candidate ProfileThe successful candidate is likely to demonstrate:
*ACA / ACCA qualified status
*Training within a recognised accountancy firm, ideally Top 10
*Strong commercial finance experience gained within industry
*Excellent technical accounting and financial reporting capability
*Proven experience resolving complex reconciliations and financial control issues
*Experience working within fast-paced or transformation environments
*Strong systems and process improvement skills
*Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
*A proactive, hands-on and delivery-focused approach
Experience of ERP or finance systems implementations would be highly advantageous.