Interim Finance Manager
Posted 4 days ago by Morgan McKinley (London)
£600 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
London
Summary: An FMCG business is looking for an Interim Finance Manager to oversee financial operations across European and global markets. The role involves managing month-end close, audit support, compliance, and financial reporting for multiple legal entities, including the UK and France. This is a 6-month contract position with hybrid working options available. The salary ranges from £500 to £600 per day, depending on experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage monthly and quarterly close cycles, including journal entries, accruals, variance analysis, and trial balance review.
- Perform and review balance sheet reconciliations; resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Lead preparation for internal and external audits across multiple jurisdictions.
- Ensure compliance with statutory filing and local tax requirements (e.g., VAT, corporate tax).
- Monitor intercompany transactions and fixed asset registers, ensuring accurate accounting.
- Maintain control over SG&A spend and track expenses-particularly T&E-across multiple markets.
- Collaborate with outsourced accounting providers to ensure proper general ledger management.
- Maintain robust documentation and internal controls to support audit and compliance requirements.
- Assist in the preparation of monthly management reporting packs and ad hoc financial analysis.
Key Skills:
- Qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, or CIMA)
- Background in finance or accounting roles within FMCG
- Strong technical understanding of accounting standards and financial reporting.
- Proficiency in Excel and financial analysis tools.
- Detail-oriented with excellent organisation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage priorities across international entities.
Salary (Rate): £600/day
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Finance
An FMCG business is seeking an Interim Finance Manager to support financial operations across European and global markets. This role will play a key part in month-end close, audit support, compliance, and financial reporting across multiple legal entities, including the UK and France. This role is a 6 month contract, paying between £500 - £600 a day inside ir35 DOE with hybrid working available.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage monthly and quarterly close cycles, including journal entries, accruals, variance analysis, and trial balance review.
- Perform and review balance sheet reconciliations; resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Lead preparation for internal and external audits across multiple jurisdictions.
- Ensure compliance with statutory filing and local tax requirements (e.g., VAT, corporate tax).
- Monitor intercompany transactions and fixed asset registers, ensuring accurate accounting.
- Maintain control over SG&A spend and track expenses-particularly T&E-across multiple markets.
- Collaborate with outsourced accounting providers to ensure proper general ledger management.
- Maintain robust documentation and internal controls to support audit and compliance requirements.
- Assist in the preparation of monthly management reporting packs and ad hoc financial analysis.
Key Requirements:
- Qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, or CIMA)
- Background in finance or accounting roles within FMCG
- Strong technical understanding of accounting standards and financial reporting.
- Proficiency in Excel and financial analysis tools.
- Detail-oriented with excellent organisation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage priorities across international entities.