About the Company: Finatal is working with a dynamic, private equity-backed education business that is rapidly growing and evolving. As part of their ongoing transformation, they are seeking an experienced Interim Financial Consultant to help upskill their finance team and optimize the financial operations across their 16 holding companies.
Role Overview: The Interim Financial Consultant will be responsible for enhancing the effectiveness of the finance team, currently consisting of four members. You will review and refine their roles and responsibilities, streamline processes, and improve reporting practices across the organization. This is a hands-on role that requires a strategic mindset and a passion for developing high-performing teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assess the current skill levels, roles, and responsibilities of the finance team, providing targeted upskilling and development opportunities.
- Review and restructure the team’s roles to ensure optimal efficiency and effectiveness in meeting business needs.
- Evaluate and improve financial processes, ensuring they are robust, efficient, and aligned with best practices.
- Oversee and refine the financial reporting processes for the 16 holding companies, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
- Provide strategic insights and recommendations to senior management on how to enhance the overall financial function.
- Mentor and guide the finance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.
- Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure financial processes support the broader business objectives.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) with extensive post-qualification experience.
- Proven experience in a financial consulting or similar role, ideally within a private equity-backed or education-focused environment.
- Strong track record of upskilling finance teams and improving financial processes.
- Excellent understanding of financial reporting and compliance requirements for multi-entity structures.
- Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to problem-solving and team development.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage at all levels.
- Experience working with complex holding company structures is highly desirable.
