Robert Half has partnered with a large, operationally complex business to recruit for a Financial Accountant on an 18-month fixed-term contract.
This is a project-focused role within an ongoing finance improvement programme. The successful candidate will act as a subject matter expert, designing and embedding standardised financial processes and controls, with a clear remit to transition improvements into business-as-usual operations.
The Role
* Reviewing existing finance processes to identify inefficiencies, inconsistencies, and control gaps
* Taking ownership of specific process improvement workstreams and delivering against a defined programme roadmap
* Designing and documenting standardised processes and SOPs in line with group accounting policies and audit requirements
* Supporting the remediation of historical process and control differences
* Working cross-functionally with finance and operational stakeholders, delivering training and driving change through to BAU handover
Requirements
1. Professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent), Will consider QBE candidates
2. Demonstrable experience in finance transformation, process improvement, or controls-focused projects
3. Strong technical knowledge across financial accounting and controllership activities, including month-end close, balance she...