Interim Finance Manager - Belfast

MCS Group is delighted to be assisting a key client source an Interim Finance Manager for a key client (professional services).

Belfast City Centre. Immediate need.

Competitive salary & fantastic exposure on offer!

The Role

The Finance Manager will have responsibility for the integrity of the accounting records for Belfast and take ownership for the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reporting for the Belfast Office. This role requires strong financial controls and discipline to be maintained across the Belfast Office, ensuring robust financial controls and strong corporate governance.

The role also involves working closely with the Digital UK, US & EMEA senior management team providing financial insight into their respective business areas, this involves analysing financial data to help business leaders understand the financial drivers of their respective business areas including the preparation of monthly finance packs with detailed variance analysis of year to date revenue, KPI's and profitability against budget.

Working closely with the Digital Commercial Finance Senior Manager, and fee earning teams to ensure accurate revenue, WIP and Debt reporting and controls. Preparing weekly revenue and KPI reporting, along with commentary for the Digital Senior Management team.

The Finance Manager will lead and continue to develop the Belfast finance team to deliver strong financial management and reporting for the Belfast Office and to provide high quality business partnering support for the Digital UK, US & EMEA practice group, working closely with the wider London Finance team and the Digital Commercial Finance Senior Manager.

Key Performance Indicators

• Maintain strong financial controls and discipline across the Belfast Office
• Build and develop strong relations with the DIGITAL Belfast and Business Services teams, in addition to the London Business Finance team
• Timely and accurate submission of monthly management accounts for the Belfast Office.
• Detailed quarterly Balance Sheet review with Head of Finance UK/US
• Feedback from key stakeholders

Skills / Experience

• Minimum 5 years' experience with responsibility for all aspects of profit and loss in a commercial finance role
• Professional qualification in Commerce or Finance (ACA/CIMA preferred). Equivalent relevant qualifications and candidates with less than five years will be considered providing they can demonstrate the required competencies to carry out the role effectively
•  A background within Professional Services (legal sector) would be preferable
• Strong MS Office skills

Demonstrable experience:

• Leading and managing a small finance team with a focus on continuous improvement
• working directly with a Senior Management team
• strong stakeholder management experience.
• ability to effectively communicate financial information and processes in conversation, documentation, and presentations.
• strong financial management and reporting experience
• managing significant change within their area of responsibility
• financial modelling skills

What do I do next?

If the above sounds like you, then get in touch with Clare Simpson at MCS Group to discuss in more detail or submit your CV via the link provided.

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