Interim Finance Manager

Group Financial Accounting Manager

You will oversee financial accounting, compliance, and reporting across multiple European entities. Leading a small accounting team, you'll ensure accurate financial reporting, strong controls, statutory compliance, and successful audit delivery while driving process improvements across the finance function.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.

• Ensure accurate financial reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, and journal reviews.

• Manage statutory compliance, including VAT, tax filings, and statutory accounts.

• Coordinate and lead external audits across multiple European entities.

• Oversee cash flow and treasury activities.

• Develop and support a small finance team.

• Drive process improvements, automation, and control enhancements.

• Partner with internal stakeholders and external advisors across Europe.

About You

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).

• Strong background in financial accounting, reporting, and compliance.

• Experience managing audits and statutory reporting requirements.

• Knowledge of VAT, corporate tax, and regulatory compliance.

• Previous people management or team leadership experience.

• Advanced Excel skills and ERP system experience (SAP desirable).