Summary: The role of Interim Project / Management Accountant involves supporting a retail firm's finance function during a transitional period. The position requires hands-on involvement in data cleansing and management reporting, alongside leading finance-led projects and collaborating with stakeholders. The contract is for six months, emphasizing the need for immediate availability and a qualified accountant.
Key Responsibilities:
- Preparation and delivery of monthly management accounts
- Budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis
- Supporting and leading finance-led projects (e.g. system/process improvements, cost control initiatives, reporting enhancements)
- Business partnering with operational and commercial stakeholders
- Cash flow forecasting and working capital analysis
- Supporting year-end and audit processes as required
- Improving controls, reporting accuracy, and timelines
- Ad-hoc financial analysis to support decision-making
Key Skills:
- Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
- Proven experience in a management accounting or project finance role
- Immediately available
Salary (Rate): £70,000.00 yearly
City: London Area
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Finance
We’re working with a retail firm who need an Interim Project / Management Accountant on a 6-month contract. This is a hands-on role to help with a data cleanse and to support the finance function through a period of change, with a strong focus on management reporting, projects, and stakeholder support across the business.
Responsibilities
- Preparation and delivery of monthly management accounts
- Budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis
- Supporting and leading finance-led projects (e.g. system/process improvements, cost control initiatives, reporting enhancements)
- Business partnering with operational and commercial stakeholders
- Cash flow forecasting and working capital analysis
- Supporting year-end and audit processes as required
- Improving controls, reporting accuracy, and timelines
- Ad-hoc financial analysis to support decision-making
Requirements
- Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
- Proven experience in a management accounting or project finance role
- Immediately available
