Interim Operations Finance Manager job (hybrid) with a global FMCG business based in Glasgow for a 3-6-month period.

Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will be responsible for:

• Ownership of the P&L and Balance Sheet for the operational side of the business
• Preparing financial reports, including weekly forecasting, month-end, quarterly forecasting and annual budget cycle
• Providing information to auditors as part of the annual audit cycle
• Analysing and explaining budget variances
• Managing one Finance Analyst
• Calculating new product costs
• Balance sheet reconciliations and investigating any discrepancies
• Accurate delivery of KPI reporting
• Driving effective cost control to ensure delivery of budgets and targets
• Continually improving financial processes and procedures to ensure control and efficient operation
• Delivering accurate management information to support the decision making process

Applications are welcomed from Fully Qualified Accountants with a successful track record in a similar role. A background in FMCG or manufacturing would be preferable. The ideal candidate will have proven analytical and problem-solving abilities combined with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills able to prioritise workload and communicate effectively at all levels. Advanced knowledge of Excel / PowerPoint is desirable, with sound understanding of accounting systems. This role offers a hybrid working model.