The Consultancy Group are working closely with a high-growth FMCG firm. They are in search for an Interim Head of Finance to help grow and expand their UK finance function.

Key responsibilities:

• Preparation of monthly management accounts
• Production of variance analysis
• Ongoing development of monthly reporting pack
• Providing an "early warning" / "flash" view of monthly performance immediately post month end
• Analysis and presentation of key performance information to senior management
• Building annual P&L Forecast model
• Balance sheet and cash flow forecasts
• Updated quarterly budget based on actual performance versus assumptions
• Develop longer term extended forecast for P&L, balance sheet and cash-flow
• Provide Competitor and Market analysis in a consistent format
• Manage the time line and submission of accurate figures in the monthly consolidation process of the group figures
• Responsible for the controlling and consolidation of manufacturing and logistics entities/business units and supporting financial reporting activities associated with operations.
• Lead and coordinate the business planning, forecasting, statutory and management reporting processes to deliver high quality outputs which support sound business management and timely decision-making
• Create a robust overall control and risk environment, balancing control with empowerment and accountability
• Create policies, standards and definitions that are documented, appropriate and consistently applied

Key skills required:

• Qualified (ACA/CIMA/ACCA)
• Start-up experience desirable
• Immediately Available