Interim Finance Manager

We are currently recruiting a Finance Manager to join our Finance business area. The Finance Manager will play a critical role in supporting the management accounting and financial control function. The position also plays a key role in supporting the Financial Controller in maintaining and developing a strong financial control environment in an exciting phase of development and growth. The role is a 12-month FTC with a minimum 2-3 days per week in our London office. A snapshot of your day: * Support month-end and quarter-end process * Support balance sheet integrity through preparation of balance sheet reconciliations and review of those prepared by the Management Accountants * Support the Financial Controller in establishing a robust financial control environment, including documentation and evidencing of key controls * Preparation and calculation of bad debt provision alongside the Accounts Receivable Manager * Preparation of quarterly Analytical Review of P&L and Balance Sheet for the Group Finance team * Support end to end audit process * Preparing quarterly FCA reporting returns for 2 regulated entities * Oversee and develop a team of 5 who report to the Finance Manager We would love to hear from if you have: * Qualified as an Accountant with post qualification experience (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) * Strong technical accounting knowledge (FRS 102 and IFRS) * A confident leader with proven experience of managing finance teams * Strong communicator with the ability to challenge constructively and influence senior stakeholders * Proactive in identifying process improvements and driving efficiencies * Experience in working with external auditors * Experience working with multiple accounting & reporting systems and Excel What's in it for you: * Competitive discretionary annual bonus * Generous pension scheme * Core benefits for you including private medical cover, life assurance, group income protection, and up to 30 days holiday per year with holiday trading * A comprehensive range of voluntary benefits to suit you (and your family) including an electric car leasing scheme, tech scheme, cycle to work scheme, dental cover, healthcare cash plan, health assessments, critical illness cover, Sports Allowance – we pay up to 50% of your gym/sports membership (up to £50 pm), travel insurance, paid volunteering, and a broad range of retailer discounts * For a full list of benefits, please click here Happy to talk flexible working Accessibility We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you require reasonable adjustments or want more information on accessibility, please click here Not quite the right opportunity for you this time? For more about us and other Careers at BW, please click here Follow Barnett Waddingham on LinkedIn We kindly ask recruitment agencies to not send speculative CVs. Should we need assistance, we will reach out