Interim Finance Manager | Iconic Multisite Retail Business | London

Harmonic Finance are proud to be recruiting on an exclusive basis for an iconic multisite retail business who are in the market for an Interim Finance Manager for an immediate start 6-month contract.

Our client, who are a well-established multisite chain, are looking to restructure their finance function and are looking for a Finance Manager with experience in transformation and streamlining to lead an exciting period of change and development. With over 60 sites and franchise deals, the ideal candidate will have strong commercial finance experience as well as a robust handling of finance controls and monthly reporting.

Working alongside seasoned private investors and the founders of the business you will have end-to-end responsibly of the finance function, in a business which is turning over c.£30m and looking to expand and grow.

The role:

Over recent years they have implemented a new payroll system and upgraded their EPOS/CRM systems to state of the art packages. They are now looking forward to re-shaping their finance team through this hire. You will have responsibility for:

• Supporting investors with the finance, planning and analysis (FP&A) piece as well as delivering on the budgets and forecasts. This includes business partnering with the senior leadership team to assist with building out key KPI's and metrics for growth

-Management of the monthly reporting piece with a focus on driving efficiencies from the broader finance team

-Oversee the year end accounting and be the main point of contact for the board pack reports. Including presentations to the senior leadership team detailing company performance.

-Ensure the company is operating under robust financial controls

-Oversee bookkeeping, AP, AR and VAT returns

-Key contact with Auditors supporting with year-end / statutory reporting

-Build and manage a team as the business scales

-Extensive ad-hoc projects

What we need to see (essential):

· ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified.

· Good technical proficiency with Excel.

· A genuine passion for business transformation and development

· Willingness to be 'hands-on' across the finance function at the outset, but having the aptitude to build and scale a team in the mid-term.

· Some experience with Sage

· A good balance in skillset between commercial and technical accounting.

· A willingness to engage proactively in creating a positive working culture for the business: with the potential of new colleagues joining in 2022 you will be key in setting the tone.

What we'd like to see (non-essential):

· Retail / real estate / multisite experience would be advantageous or any work with leasing agreements / franchise models

· Commercial finance experience would be looked upon favourably

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Salary: £400 - 500 per day (Inside IR35)

Start date: Immediately available

Please get in touch if you would like to discuss the role further. Interviews will kick off early next week.