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 If this isn’t for you but you know someone who’d be interested, then why not confidentially recommend them by clicking here http://peartalent.co.uk/spread-the-word/. We have a fantastic referral scheme up to £1,000.