RM Recruit is working with a West Midlands based charity who are recruiting an experienced Finance Consultant – External Reporting on an interim basis for circa 12 months. This role will play a key part in supporting the organisation to meet its statutory reporting requirements and successfully deliver its upcoming audits. This is a standalone project role focused on delivering several near-term objectives across the organisation’s external reporting and audit processes. While the role does not include line management responsibilities, the successful candidate will work closely with the wider finance function to establish best practice around external reporting, reconciliations, documentation and financial controls, ensuring a robust and efficient audit process. Main duties include: * Lead the coordination and delivery of the organisation’s 2025 statutory audits, which have previously experienced delays and enhanced scrutiny. * The role holder will take ownership of driving the process forward to ensure delivery ahead of the October 2026 reporting deadline. * Working closely with Financial Controllers across multiple hubs and accountants involved in the statutory accounts preparation. * Reviewing the year-end close process, ensuring journals are appropriately posted and year-end reporting (including accruals and revaluations) has been completed for the year ending December 2025. * Ensuring and evidenc...