Senior Finance Consultant
Location:
Christchurch (fully on-site)
Rate:
£650 per day (Inside IR35 – Umbrella)
Contract:
9 months
Our client is seeking a
Senior Finance Consultant
to provide strategic financial leadership during a period of transformation and change. This high-impact, hands-on role will suit a commercially minded finance professional who can think strategically, drive improvement, and deliver meaningful results in a complex business environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead financial transformation and improvement initiatives across the organisation
* Restructure and develop finance teams, providing clear rationale and direction for change
* Manage full consolidation of accounts across UK and US entities
* Oversee multi-entity, multi-currency accounting and complex P&L ownership
* Develop and embed robust financial controls, reporting, and governance frameworks
* Drive the budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
* Provide strategic insight and financial challenge to senior leadership
* Take accountability for the company's financial performance and help steer the business forward
Requirements
* Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)
* Significant experience in senior finance roles such as Finance Director, Financial Controller, or Head of Finance
* Proven background in restructuring finance teams and leading change initiatives
* Experienced in full consolidation of group accounts (UK and US) and multi-currency environments
* Skilled in complex P&L management and financial reporting across multiple entities
* Ideally from a large corporate background with full exposure to P&L ownership
* Strong commercial acumen, analytical mindset, and excellent communication skills
* Hands-on approach, able to balance strategic thinking with operational delivery
If you're a strategic, forward-thinking finance leader who thrives on driving change and improving performance, we'd love to hear from you.