Interim Finance Manager Cardiff area/hybrid £55,000-£60, m ftcThe Finance Manager will play a critical role in overseeing core financial accounting processes while leading a small team. This senior position requires strong technical accounting knowledge, analytical capability, and leadership skills to ensure compliance, accuracy, and operational efficiency across financial activities.The role:

Prepare the Group consolidation process and prepare statutory financial statements, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with relevant accounting standards and company policies.

Coordinate and submit external regulatory reporting, and other statutory returns as required.

Lead the implementation of new accounting standards or updates to financial policies and procedures.

Support and coordinate internal and external audits, including preparation of audit schedules and resolution of findings.

Take overall ownership of the general ledger, ensuring accurate and timely accounting across all businesses.

Manage the period close process, including review of journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and variance analysis.

Manage and coordinate intra-company recharges, ensuring correct allocation across businesses on a timely basis.

Analyse financial results and trends, identifying risks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for cost savings or process improvement.

Perform and oversee complex accounting tasks, such as precious metals stock reconciliations and capital project management.

Design and monitor internal controls, identifying weaknesses and implementing remedial actions.

Drive continuous improvement within the finance function, fostering a culture of accountability and qualitySkills/experience:

Professional accounting qualification ACA, ACCA, CIMA

Strong technical knowledge of IFRS accounting standards and financial reporting requirements.

Proficiency in accounting software ERP and advanced Excel skills.

Experience managing audits and liaising with external auditors.

Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and interpersonal skills.

Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop team members.

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