Finance manager - 6 month ftc

Job Description

Interim EMEA Finance Manager role supporting reporting, audit and regulatory compliance in a global firm.

Your new company
A well-established global investment and asset management organisation with operations across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The business manages assets on behalf of institutional clients and operates within a regulated financial services environment.
The organisation is known for its international footprint, strong governance framework and collaborative finance function, working closely with global and regional stakeholders.
Your new role
As an EMEA Finance Manager (contract), you will play a key role within the regional finance team, reporting to the EMEA Financial Controller. You will be responsible for overseeing management and financial reporting across the EMEA region, ensuring accurate, timely and compliant information is delivered to senior stakeholders.Your role will span management reporting, statutory reporting, audit coordination and regulatory support, alongside involvement in regional integration and process improvement initiatives. You will act as a key finance partner to the business, providing insight into performance and supporting decision-making in a fast-paced, regulated environment.
Key responsibilities include:

• Ownership of EMEA management reporting, including analysis of performance against key metrics and preparation of high-quality reporting for senior management
• Preparation and coordination of financial statements in line with relevant accounting standards (UK GAAP / IFRS)
• Acting as a central finance contact for external audits, ensuring timely and successful completion
• Supporting the delivery of regulatory and tax reporting, working closely with internal teams and external advisors
• Contributing to process improvements, systems integration and reporting enhancements across the region
• Supporting month-end close activities and delivering ad hoc analysis and finance projects as required

This is a hands-on role suited to an experienced finance professional who can operate with autonomy, manage multiple deadlines, and engage confidently with senior stakeholders. What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this role, you will be a qualified finance professional with strong reporting and control experience gained within financial services or a similarly regulated environment. You will typically have:

• A professional accounting qualification (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
• Proven experience in management reporting, financial reporting and audit coordination
• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS
• Experience working within financial services, asset management, banking or investment environments
• Exposure to regulatory reporting and working with auditors, regulators or tax advisors
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain financial information to non-finance stakeholders
• A proactive, organised approach and the ability to deliver under pressure in a contract role
• Experience of working in international or multi-entity structures and familiarity with finance systems and reporting transformations would be advantageous.

What you'll get in return You will join a high-calibre finance team within a globally recognised organisation, gaining exposure to senior stakeholders and regional finance operations. This contract offers an excellent opportunity to leverage your reporting and stakeholder management experience in a dynamic, professional setting. You will receive:

• A competitive fixed-term contract package
• The opportunity to work within a global, regulated investment environment
• Broad exposure across EMEA finance, reporting and governance
• A challenging and engaging contract role with immediate impact

What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #4786809