An FMCG business is seeking an experienced Interim Financial Accountant to support its Controlling team during a period of transformation, system integration, and high operational demand.
This is a 6 month contract, paying £300 - £400 a day inside ir35 with hybrid working available.
**Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the month-end close process, ensuring accurate and timely submissions during transformation initiatives.
- Prepare monthly P&L commentary and lead the monthly balance sheet reconciliation process across multiple accounts including payroll, fixed assets, accruals, and prepayments.
- Maintain and manage the Fixed Asset Register ensuring alignment with general ledger data.
- Oversee elements of the Accounts Payable cycle including supplier reconciliations, PO creation, and receipting.
- Reconcile bank accounts covering AR, AP, and payroll, ensuring outstanding items are investigated and cleared.
- Support compliance by reviewing internal processes, documenting workflows, and enhancing internal controls.
- Work across dual ERP systems (Oracle Cloud Fusion and Microsoft Business Central), liaising with outsourcing partners to ensure accurate system integration and data integrity.
- Submit monthly debtor scorecards with supporting analysis to FP&A.
- Provide ad hoc financial analysis and reporting on key cost areas (e.g., contractors, distribution).
- Actively support year-end audit processes, preparing schedules and liaising with external auditors.
- Partner with the Regional Financial Controller on special projects and ad hoc tasks.
Key Skills & Experience Required:
- Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, CPA) preferred.
- Strong experience in financial control roles within FMCG or retail environments.
- Proficient in managing end-to-end accounting processes across multiple regions.
- Experience with ERP systems-specifically Oracle Cloud Fusion and Microsoft Business Central.
- Strong understanding of fixed assets, general ledger, AP, and month-end processes.
- Proven ability to manage and review reconciliations, with hands-on delivery and team coordination experience.
- Skilled in stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration.
- Track record of supporting finance transformation and system integration projects.
- Analytical, detail-oriented, and highly organised with excellent problem-solving skills.
- Comfortable working in fast-paced, multi-entity environments and managing competing priorities.