Strategic Finance Professional Wanted

4 weeks ago


Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Hays Accountancy and Finance Full time

About Hays Accountancy and Finance

We are a leading recruitment agency specialising in accountancy and finance jobs. Our team of experts is dedicated to finding the right candidates for our clients.

Job Opportunity: Interim Finance Manager/Management Accountant

Location: Leeds, UK
This role is pivotal in ensuring the financial health and compliance of a key division of the organisation.

About the Role:

  • Financial Planning & Reporting: Prepare 5-year financial plans, quarterly forecasts, monthly reports, and annual/ad-hoc returns, ensuring adherence to deadlines.
  • Income & Expenditure Monitoring: Oversee income and expenditure against plans/forecasts for all account types, investigate variances, and communicate findings to senior managers and the Finance Business Partner.
  • Compliance & Audit: Ensure compliance with financial regulations, policies, and procedures. Maintain financial authorisations and policies to ensure audit compliance.
  • Financial Advisory: Act as the professional point of contact for financial advice and support, including ad-hoc reports and costings.
  • Management Information: Communicate timely and accurate management information to budget holders and develop reporting to enhance management information for budget holders and management teams.
  • Account Management: Ensure various account types are correctly set up, managed, and transacted, liaising with financial accounting for assurance where necessary.
  • Funding Management: Work with business leads to understand requirements associated with various funding types, ensuring correct management and compliance with external reporting criteria.
  • Support Initiatives: Assist the senior team in initiatives such as business case development.

What We Offer:

The salary for this position is estimated to be around £60,000-£80,000 per annum, depending on experience. If you are a proactive and experienced finance professional ready to make a significant impact, we want to hear from you.

Requirements:

  • Qualifications: CCAB recognised professional accountant qualification (part or full) - ICAEW, ICAS, ACCA, CIMA, or CIPFA.
  • Experience: Recent relevant experience in a large, cross-functional environment, using complex accounting and financial reporting systems.
  • Skills:
    • Flexibility and a can-do attitude, with the ability to adapt to a changing environment.
    • Proven ability to plan and prioritise work to deliver accurate and timely results.
    • Ability to manage multiple activities simultaneously, reporting on progress effectively.
    • Initiative and proactivity in designing and implementing efficient processes.
    • Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and address potential issues.
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging with various stakeholders and presenting financial information to non-specialists.


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