Interim Project Manager, Group Finance

Interim Project Manager, Group Finance

Posted 1 day ago by Walker Hamill

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£85,000 Per year
Undetermined
Remote
London Area, United Kingdom
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Accounting Annual Reports Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA) Balance Sheet Cash Flows Consolidation Equity and Debt External Auditing Finance Financial Statements Income / Revenue Income Statement International Financial Reporting Standards Journals Month-End Closing Private Equity Project Management Technical Accounting Verification And Validation

Summary: The Interim Project Manager for Group Finance at a FTSE 100 company will oversee consolidated reporting and support the finance team in delivering monthly financial processes until May 2026. The role requires significant experience in technical accounting and group financial reporting, with an immediate start necessary. The successful candidate will manage the annual audit process and coordinate the production of financial statements. Strong analytical skills and a positive attitude are essential for this fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Timely and accurate consolidated reporting.
  • Support the Group finance team and Director in delivering the Group consolidation process each month.
  • Support Head Office with month-end close for their entities, including review and approval of month-end journals.
  • Prepare IFRS 9 monthly review and investigate as required.
  • Undertake balance sheet reviews across the Group.
  • Coordinate the production of annual report and accounts, interim financial statement and trading updates.
  • Lead on validation of external reporting material.
  • Key contact for auditors, managing the annual audit process.
  • Prepare board papers and supporting materials for the Audit Committee.
  • Prepare calculations for Group Global recharges.
  • Review and approve system changes.
  • Support the improvement of the Group controls framework.

Key Skills:

  • Qualified accountant (ACA or equivalent), ideally with an audit background and strong academics.
  • Experience working within group finance functions in large, complex or listed companies.
  • Excellent technical accounting experience.
  • Strong understanding of the current regulatory environment and awareness of upcoming changes.
  • Highly analytical and sharp attention to detail.
  • Able to work at pace and scale, especially over key reporting deadlines.
  • Positive attitude with excellent interpersonal skills.

Salary (Rate): £85,000.00 yearly

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

REF: ZB53682 Job Title: Interim Project Manager, Group Finance Industry: FTSE 100 Business Services Employment Type: Interim/Contract - May 2026 - Immediate Start Location: Remote - Access to London Office Salary Guide: £75,000 - £85,000 Our client, a FTSE 100 company, is looking for an Interim Project Manager to join their Group Finance team until May 2026. The successful candidate will have significant experience in technical accounting and group financial reporting within large or listed companies. This role requires an immediate start.

Description

The responsibilities of the Interim Project Manager include, but are not limited to:

  • Timely and accurate consolidated reporting.
  • Support the Group finance team and Director in delivering the Group consolidation process each month, including income statement, balance sheet and cash flow performance metrics.
  • Support Head Office with month-end close for their entities, including review and approval of month-end journals.
  • Prepare IFRS 9 monthly review and investigate as required.
  • Undertake balance sheet reviews across the Group.
  • Coordinate the production of annual report and accounts, interim financial statement and trading updates, including supporting workings and accounting papers.
  • Lead on validation of external reporting material.
  • Key contact for auditors, managing the annual audit process.
  • Prepare board papers and supporting materials for the Audit Committee.
  • Prepare calculations for Group Global recharges.
  • Review and approve system changes.
  • Support the improvement of the Group controls framework.

Skills

The skills of the Interim Project Manager include, but are not limited to:

  • Qualified accountant (ACA or equivalent), ideally with an audit background and strong academics.
  • Experience working within group finance functions in large, complex or listed companies.
  • Excellent technical accounting experience.
  • Strong understanding of the current regulatory environment and awareness of upcoming changes.
  • Highly analytical and sharp attention to detail.
  • Able to work at pace and scale, especially over key reporting deadlines such as month-end and year-end.
  • Positive attitude with excellent interpersonal skills.

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To apply for this Interim Project Manager role, please use the apply button. Please note that due to the expected volume of applications, we will only be able to respond to those candidates whose experience closely matches the requirements of our client. We are sorry, but if you have not heard from us within the next ten days, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Walker Hamill has been a specialist finance and strategy recruiter for over 35 years. We have an extensive client group, including major multinational listed organisations, private equity backed businesses and privately owned companies. We recruit across all sectors and have particularly strong client relationships in media, retail, pharma/biotech, technology, private equity, property/real estate, leisure, and business services. Headquartered in London, we have additional offices in continental Europe.

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