About the opportunity
Our client is a global, family-owned group behind some of the world’s most recognised active and lifestyle brands and they are looking for an experienced, hands-on Finance Manager to join Group Finance on a 9-month fixed-term contract.
You will provide dedicated project delivery capacity across business change and Finance improvement.
What you’ll be doing
Project delivery and stakeholder management
Own your assigned projects and priorities, ensuring effective planning, coordination and timely delivery
Investigate complex financial issues and develop practical, commercially appropriate solutions
Manage competing priorities, engage stakeholders proactively and escalate significant risks or decisions
Make sure agreed improvements are implemented and handed over to business-as-usual owners
Business projects and change
Lead Finance workstreams supporting business projects, strategic initiatives and operating model changes
Assess the accounting, reporting, control and operational implications of business change
Work cross-functionally to resolve issues and support successful implementation
Finance governance and financial controls
Support the development and rollout of Finance governance frameworks, policies and procedures
Identify reporting and control gaps, then recommend and implement practical fixes
Strengthen financial accountability, Delegation of Authority and audit readiness
Finance optimisation and process improvement
Review and improve Finance processes, systems and ways of working to increase efficiency, consistency and control
Support improvements to financial reporting, accounting processes and finance data governance
Work with Group Finance, Management Accounting, FP&A and wider business teams to embed lasting change
What you’ll bring
Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with relevant post-qualification experience
A strong background in financial accounting, reporting and financial control
Experience supporting business projects, finance transformation or process improvement
Strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills
Ability to work independently, manage ambiguity and deliver across multiple priorities
Commercial awareness, a proactive approach and comfort working hands-on across Finance and the wider business
Experience in an international, multi-entity or retail brands environment
How you work
Proactive and delivery-focused, pragmatic and solutions-oriented, with strong ownership and accountability.
You are collaborative and influential, adaptable to change, and technically credible with sound financial judgement.
Interested?
Apply via LinkedIn or contact Kim at Agora Talent for a confidential conversation.