Overview
The Interim Group Finance Consultant will play a pivotal role in supporting the Group Finance function during a crucial period of budgeting and planning for an international, private equity-backed business. Working closely with senior finance leadership, this position focuses on leading the budgeting process and consolidating financial data across multiple international entities, while engaging stakeholders to ensure smooth finance operations. This role is designed for an experienced finance professional who thrives in fast-paced, project-driven environments and can work independently with minimal supervision.
Responsibilities
- Lead the annual budgeting process across multiple international entities.
- Coordinate budget submissions from finance teams across different regions.
- Review, challenge and consolidate forecasts and budget assumptions.
- Drive deadlines and ensure timely completion of deliverables.
- Produce consolidated reporting and financial analysis.
- Support group forecasting and planning activities.
- Partner with country managers and local finance teams.
- Perform financial modelling and ad hoc analysis.
Requirements
- ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.
- Strong experience within Group Finance, FP&A, Group Reporting or Financial Control.
- Previous ownership of budgeting and forecasting processes.
- Experience managing multi-entity and multi-currency consolidations.
- Strong stakeholder management skills across international teams.
- Advanced Excel and financial modelling capability.
- The ability to work independently and take ownership of deliverables.
- A track record of operating effectively in fast-paced environments.