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Financial Accounting and Controls Manager

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Interim Financial Accounting & Controls Manager
Location: Bristol (Hybrid - 3 days office, 2 days home)
Rate: £450 PAYE / £515 Umbrella per day
Duration: Initial 3-6-month contract
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Interim Financial Accounting & Controls Manager to join a large, complex organisation undergoing significant transformation. Working within a specialist finance team, you will be responsible for ensuring robust financial accounting, governance and controls across a major business area whilst driving process improvements, enhancing compliance and supporting best practice across the wider finance function.
Key Responsibilities
- Ownership of financial accounting and controls across a designated business area
- Preparation of technical accounting papers and support on accounting judgements
- Ensuring compliance with financial policies, regulations and governance requirements
- Supporting audit activity and strengthening financial control frameworks
- Driving process improvements and contributing to a faster, more efficient month-end close process
- Working with senior stakeholders across a large matrix organisation
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About You
- ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified
- Strong financial accounting and reporting experience
- Proven background in financial controls, governance, risk and compliance
- Experience operating within large, complex organisations
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Technical accounting expertise and experience of statutory reporting
- SAP experience would be advantageous


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This role would suit a Financial Controls Manager, Financial Reporting Manager, Group Accountant, Technical Accounting Manager or experienced Finance Manager seeking an exciting interim opportunity within a high-profile programme.
For a confidential discussion, please apply below or contact Charles Maidment at Hays Senior Finance Bristol & Bath.
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