Interim Financial Accountant
Location: Oxfordshire (3 days per week onsite)
Contract: Interim, 3-4 Months
Start Date: Immediate / Short Notice Preferred
We are working exclusively with an innovative, mission-driven organisation operating at the forefront of scientific research and technology. With a growing international presence and ambitious expansion plans, they are seeking an experienced Interim Group Financial Accountant to provide hands-on support during a critical period of growth and transition.
This assignment requires a hands-on finance professional who can quickly embed into the team, take ownership of key reporting processes and help maintain financial control across a complex, multi-entity environment. You'll be joining at a busy time, supporting month-end close, programme reporting and global finance operations while the business scales.
Key Responsibilities
- Financial Reporting & Month-End
- Lead month-end close activities, including revenue recognition, payroll allocations, depreciation, amortisation, and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Support the preparation of consolidated management accounts and group reporting packs.
- Reconcile intercompany balances across multiple entities.
- Review subsidiary financial information and ensure reporting accuracy across the group.
- Project & Programme Finance
- Produce monthly financial reports for funded projects and programmes.
- Monitor actual performance against budgets, investigate variances, and provide meaningful commentary.
- Partner with operational stakeholders to review financial performance, challenge assumptions, and update forecasts.
- Support the preparation of financial reports required by grant providers, funding bodies, and commercial partners.
- Global Operations Support
- Maintain accurate project-based financial reporting across international operations.
- Track costs, forecasts, cash flow, contract milestones, invoicing, and funding receipts.
- Develop and document robust financial processes and controls to support future finance team expansion.
- Collaborate with colleagues across multiple time zones and international locations.
- Additional Responsibilities
- Support year-end and audit preparations.
- Assist with cash flow reporting.
- Contribute to fixed asset and inventory accounting activities.
- Provide ad hoc support across the finance function as required.
About You
- ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.
- Proven experience within Financial Accounting, Finance Management, or a similar hands-on finance role.
- Strong track record of delivering within interim assignments and quickly adding value.
- Experienced in managing month-end processes and producing management accounts within a multi-entity organisation.
- Confident business partner with the ability to challenge stakeholders and influence decision-making.
- Advanced Excel skills.
- Experience with ERP systems, particularly Microsoft Dynamics 365, would be advantageous.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively across international teams.
- Available immediately or on short notice.