INTERIM FINANCE DIRECTOR
* Essential: Financial Services + Director/FC/FD + Reporting leadership
* £150,000 - £200,000 + package
* 6 months
* City of London - hybrid WFH 2-3 days p/wk
Pear Talent is representing a global Financial Services business who have a new opportunity for an Interim Director of Finance. Reporting to the global CEO you’ll lead a team delivering all key financial, regulatory and operational reporting ensuring robust controls, as well as being a key contributor to a Finance change programme. You'll regularly partner with Exec/Board stakeholders and both attend as well as presenting at Board/Committees etc.
Key accountabilities:
* Lead, mentor and oversee Finance team located in London
* Report on financial performance to the Group, divisional and local stakeholders
* Undertake financial reviews of the actual and forecast performance including efficiency and effectiveness metrics, cash management, working capital and other financial transactions
* Manage all aspects of the financial year-end process, reviewing statutory accounts and ensure the timely filing of all local statutory accounts and tax returns
* Manage all regulatory financial returns and reporting
* Direct financial planning and manage the financial aspects of the annual budget process
* Maintain accounting policies and procedures
* Assess, manage and minimise financial risk as well as oversee and manage internal financial controls
* Maintain relationships with service providers and contractors, including banking institutions, accountants and property agents
* Manage foreign currency exchange transactions
Required experience:
* Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA or equivalent) with significant post-qualified experience gained in a similar capacity with a medium sized Financial Services business
* Significant broad financial reporting and finance operations experience
* Experience of international parent companies and subsidiary boards an advantage
* Extensive experience of providing direction, leadership and management of staff
* Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
* Experience of Sage 300 an advantage
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