Interim Senior Finance Analyst
Posted 6 days ago by Handle Recruitment
£95,000 Per year
Undetermined
Undetermined
London, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Interim Senior Finance Analyst role is pivotal for a leading global media brand, focusing on the preparation of management reports and enhancing financial systems. The position requires collaboration across finance, commercial, and technical teams to support strategic decision-making and improve reporting processes. The analyst will also perform ad hoc financial analyses and serve as a key contact for system-related queries. A recognized accounting qualification and hands-on ERP experience are essential for this role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the preparation of insightful, board-level management reports, including analysis and commentary that supports strategic decision-making
- Perform ad hoc financial analysis to support business initiatives and strategic planning
- Consolidate and validate actuals and forecasts, providing clear narrative on performance trends, risks, and opportunities
- Act as a key point of contact for system-related queries and issue resolution, working closely with outsourced providers and internal teams
- Collaborate with Finance Technology and cross-functional teams to align on system enhancements and integration
- Build strong working relationships across finance, technology, and wider business teams to align on reporting and systems processes
- Deliver ad hoc projects, analysis, and support for wider business initiatives
Key Skills:
- Recognised accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
- Hands-on experience with ERP systems (preferably SAP) focused on Finance & Accounting / Record to Report processes
- Proven ability to analyse complex financial data, identify trends, and deliver actionable insights
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels, including non-finance and non-technical audiences
- Practical knowledge of SAP ECC or S/4 and SAP BPC, including configuration, reporting, and user support
Salary (Rate): £95,000.00 yearly
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Finance
Interim Senior Finance Analyst needed for a market-leading global media brand! This role supports the production of consolidated monthly and quarterly management reports, drives improvements in financial systems and reporting processes, and acts as a key liaison between finance, commercial, and technical teams.
Key responsibilities -
- Lead the preparation of insightful, board-level management reports, including analysis and commentary that supports strategic decision-making
- Perform ad hoc financial analysis to support business initiatives and strategic planning
- Consolidate and validate actuals and forecasts, providing clear narrative on performance trends, risks, and opportunities
- Act as a key point of contact for system-related queries and issue resolution, working closely with outsourced providers and internal teams
- Collaborate with Finance Technology and cross-functional teams to align on system enhancements and integration
- Build strong working relationships across finance, technology, and wider business teams to align on reporting and systems processes
- Deliver ad hoc projects, analysis, and support for wider business initiatives
Candidate requirements -
- Recognised accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
- Hands-on experience with ERP systems (preferably SAP) focused on Finance & Accounting / Record to Report processes
- Proven ability to analyse complex financial data, identify trends, and deliver actionable insights
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels, including non-finance and non-technical audiences
- Practical knowledge of SAP ECC or S/4 and SAP BPC, including configuration, reporting, and user support
Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.