Interim Finance Manager - c. 12 months (maternity cover)

I am currently recruiting an Interim Finance Manager on behalf of a leading food production company based in Milton Keynes (offering a hybrid working policy.) This c.12-month role offers an outstanding opportunity for a qualified and experienced finance professional to step into a dynamic environment; taking ownership of both technical reporting, and commercial business partnering - it truly is the ideal mix!

What you'll do:

Reporting:

• Produce timely and accurate monthly management accounts to ensure site performance is understood from period to period.
• Perform month-end processes and prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Assist with preparation of cost-centre budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Maintain the Fixed Asset Register and ensure its accuracy.
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation and submission of statutory returns.
• Assist with internal and external audit work, assisting with year-end and audit processes as required.

Business Partnering:

• Liaise across departments to track KPIs, ensure accurate financial reporting, optimise expenditure, and support strategic decision making.
• Quality assurance around the due diligence on new suppliers / customers.
• Present management and accounting reports to stakeholders, Board members, and the Management team.

Ad hoc:

• Support Senior Finance Manager on ad hoc projects eg. ERP optimisation and management of control environment.
• Identify and make suggestions to improve processes, to increase efficiency, accuracy and control.
• Enhance financial reporting and data analysis via financial modelling.

What you'll need:

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified or demonstrably QBE.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables).
• High degree of personal accountability and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Drive for continuous improvement and fostering a strong financial ethos across the business.

If this sounds like your next challenge, apply within and I will be in touch with feedback as soon as possible.

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