Interim Project Accountant

We are working with a well-established and growing manufacturing business in the Burton-on-Trent area that is looking for an experienced interim finance professional to provide additional support to the finance team.

The business is currently going through a period of change within Finance and requires someone who can come in, quickly understand the operation and provide additional capacity and stability.

This is a hands-on interim position, suited to someone who enjoys getting into the detail, taking ownership and working closely with both Finance and operational colleagues.

The initial requirement is expected to be around 3-4 months, although there is potential for the assignment to be extended and for the successful individual to become involved in further projects across the wider business.

To be considered for the role, you’ll require the following essentials:

Strong experience across management accounting & month end
A solid understanding of the P&L, balance sheet & financial controls
Previous experience within manufacturing, engineering or another operational environment
Experience working in an SME or similarly hands on business
Strong budgeting, forecasting and cash flow experience
Experience improving finance processes and controls
Strong Excel & financial systems experience
The ability to investigate variances & get underneath the numbers
Strong communication skills & the ability to work with non-finance stakeholders
A pragmatic, hands-on approach & willingness to support wherever required
Experience coaching or developing junior finance colleagues – advantageous
Experience of ERP implementation or systems change - advantageous
Within this position, you’ll also be:

Taking ownership of the monthly management accounts & month end reporting
Preparing & reviewing balance sheet reconciliations
Reviewing P&L performance & investigating variances
Providing clear financial commentary & analysis
Supporting budgeting & forecasting activity
Assisting with cash flow reporting & analysis
Supporting year end and audit requirements
Providing additional capacity to the finance team during a period of transition
Working closely with operational & commercial stakeholders to understand business performance
Reviewing & strengthening finance controls and processes where required
Supporting ongoing finance systems and process development
Providing guidance and support to more junior members of the finance team
Taking ownership of ad hoc finance projects as priorities develop
Salary & Working Hours

Salary is £350 - £450 per day, dependant on experience

Working Hours are Full Time, 4 days in the office and 1 day hybrid

3 – 4 months contract initially, with potential to extend

Talk Staff Recruitment is an established division of Talk Staff Group and works with companies throughout the East Midlands and UK with roles including many areas such as: Accountancy & Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, Contact Centre and Office Support.

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