Finance Business Partner £55,00012-Month Fixed Term ContractImmediate Start Elevation Recruitment Group are supporting a large, UK-based organisation to recruit a Finance Business Partner on a 12-month fixed term contract. This opportunity sits within a well-established business undergoing a significant period of investment and transformation, offering exposure to large-scale change initiatives and senior stakeholder engagement. The role will focus on providing financial oversight and governance across a substantial portfolio of projects and technology spend. You will take ownership of multi-million-pound budgets, ensuring strong cost control, accurate forecasting and appropriate accounting treatment, particularly around the capitalisation of project and technology expenditure. Working closely with programme leads and operational stakeholders, you will provide clear financial insight, challenge assumptions and ensure the financial impact of projects is fully understood and accurately reflected. Key Responsibilities: Ownership of financial control and reporting across major project and technology budgets Ensuring correct accounting treatment of costs, including capitalisation versus P&L decisions Supporting budgeting and forecasting processes across project portfolios Attending governance and project review meetings to provide financial challenge and insight Delivering accurate month-end reporting and variance analysis Maintaining strong financial controls and oversight of investment approvals Acting as a trusted finance partner to non-finance stakeholders Driving continuous improvement in processes and controls About You: Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) Experience in finance business partnering, project accounting or capital accounting Strong technical understanding of capitalisation and financial governance Experience supporting transformation or technology-focused spend Commercially aware with strong analytical capability Confident communicator with the ability to influence and build relationships This is a highly visible role offering the opportunity to add real value within a complex, change-driven environment.
Mar 06, 2026
Contractor
Finance Business Partner £55,00012-Month Fixed Term ContractImmediate Start Elevation Recruitment Group are supporting a large, UK-based organisation to recruit a Finance Business Partner on a 12-month fixed term contract. This opportunity sits within a well-established business undergoing a significant period of investment and transformation, offering exposure to large-scale change initiatives and senior stakeholder engagement. The role will focus on providing financial oversight and governance across a substantial portfolio of projects and technology spend. You will take ownership of multi-million-pound budgets, ensuring strong cost control, accurate forecasting and appropriate accounting treatment, particularly around the capitalisation of project and technology expenditure. Working closely with programme leads and operational stakeholders, you will provide clear financial insight, challenge assumptions and ensure the financial impact of projects is fully understood and accurately reflected. Key Responsibilities: Ownership of financial control and reporting across major project and technology budgets Ensuring correct accounting treatment of costs, including capitalisation versus P&L decisions Supporting budgeting and forecasting processes across project portfolios Attending governance and project review meetings to provide financial challenge and insight Delivering accurate month-end reporting and variance analysis Maintaining strong financial controls and oversight of investment approvals Acting as a trusted finance partner to non-finance stakeholders Driving continuous improvement in processes and controls About You: Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) Experience in finance business partnering, project accounting or capital accounting Strong technical understanding of capitalisation and financial governance Experience supporting transformation or technology-focused spend Commercially aware with strong analytical capability Confident communicator with the ability to influence and build relationships This is a highly visible role offering the opportunity to add real value within a complex, change-driven environment.
Overview Cedar is currently partnered with an international consumer brand to appoint an Interim Financial Controller based in South West London. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract offering £85,000-£90,000 + benefits. This role focuses on statutory reporting, financial control, and governance across a multi-entity international structure , ensuring robust controls, accurate reporting, and compliance across the finance function. The Company This organisation is a well-established, internationally recognised consumer brand with operations across multiple global markets. The business continues to scale while maintaining a strong focus on: Robust financial control and governance High-quality reporting and audit readiness Commercial discipline and operational efficiency A collaborative, high-performing finance team The Role As Interim Financial Controller , you will take ownership of core financial control and statutory reporting responsibilities across the group. Financial Control & Statutory Reporting Lead statutory reporting across all entities , including UK and international subsidiaries Act as primary contact for external auditors and tax advisers , managing audits and resolving technical queries Prepare and review statutory accounts under UK GAAP or IFRS , ensuring full compliance Own balance sheet reconciliations , ensuring accuracy, completeness, and appropriate supporting documentation Ensure strong financial controls and governance across all entities Tax, Compliance & Governance Oversee tax compliance , including corporation tax, VAT, PAYE, and international filings Partner with external advisers on tax matters , including compliance and planning initiatives such as R&D claims Support the Group Financial Controller on group structure, intercompany accounting, and cross-border reporting requirements Finance Operations & Team Leadership Provide oversight and challenge to Finance Business Partners , ensuring reconciliation quality and reporting integrity Oversee overhead and capex reporting , ensuring alignment to budgets and appropriate financial control Lead and develop members of the finance team , maintaining high standards of delivery and accountability Support continuous improvement in financial reporting processes and controls Candidate Profile Qualifications & Technical Experience ACA, ACCA, CA, or equivalent qualified accountant Strong experience in statutory reporting, audit management, and financial control Experience working within multi-entity and/or international business structures Strong understanding of UK GAAP and/or IFRS Solid knowledge of UK tax compliance (VAT, corporation tax, PAYE) Finance Process & Operational Understanding Strong understanding of core finance processes , including: Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Order-to-Cash (O2C) Balance sheet controls and month-end close processes Ability to operate effectively within structured, controlled finance environments Leadership & Personal Attributes Proven ability to lead and support finance teams Strong attention to detail and technical accuracy Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment Strong communication skills and ability to work with senior stakeholders Compensation & Benefits £85,000-£90,000 + benefits 12-month fixed-term contract Hybrid working (c.3 days per week in South West London office) Exposure to a high-performing international finance function Collaborative and commercially focused working environment
Mar 05, 2026
Contractor
Overview Cedar is currently partnered with an international consumer brand to appoint an Interim Financial Controller based in South West London. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract offering £85,000-£90,000 + benefits. This role focuses on statutory reporting, financial control, and governance across a multi-entity international structure , ensuring robust controls, accurate reporting, and compliance across the finance function. The Company This organisation is a well-established, internationally recognised consumer brand with operations across multiple global markets. The business continues to scale while maintaining a strong focus on: Robust financial control and governance High-quality reporting and audit readiness Commercial discipline and operational efficiency A collaborative, high-performing finance team The Role As Interim Financial Controller , you will take ownership of core financial control and statutory reporting responsibilities across the group. Financial Control & Statutory Reporting Lead statutory reporting across all entities , including UK and international subsidiaries Act as primary contact for external auditors and tax advisers , managing audits and resolving technical queries Prepare and review statutory accounts under UK GAAP or IFRS , ensuring full compliance Own balance sheet reconciliations , ensuring accuracy, completeness, and appropriate supporting documentation Ensure strong financial controls and governance across all entities Tax, Compliance & Governance Oversee tax compliance , including corporation tax, VAT, PAYE, and international filings Partner with external advisers on tax matters , including compliance and planning initiatives such as R&D claims Support the Group Financial Controller on group structure, intercompany accounting, and cross-border reporting requirements Finance Operations & Team Leadership Provide oversight and challenge to Finance Business Partners , ensuring reconciliation quality and reporting integrity Oversee overhead and capex reporting , ensuring alignment to budgets and appropriate financial control Lead and develop members of the finance team , maintaining high standards of delivery and accountability Support continuous improvement in financial reporting processes and controls Candidate Profile Qualifications & Technical Experience ACA, ACCA, CA, or equivalent qualified accountant Strong experience in statutory reporting, audit management, and financial control Experience working within multi-entity and/or international business structures Strong understanding of UK GAAP and/or IFRS Solid knowledge of UK tax compliance (VAT, corporation tax, PAYE) Finance Process & Operational Understanding Strong understanding of core finance processes , including: Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Order-to-Cash (O2C) Balance sheet controls and month-end close processes Ability to operate effectively within structured, controlled finance environments Leadership & Personal Attributes Proven ability to lead and support finance teams Strong attention to detail and technical accuracy Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment Strong communication skills and ability to work with senior stakeholders Compensation & Benefits £85,000-£90,000 + benefits 12-month fixed-term contract Hybrid working (c.3 days per week in South West London office) Exposure to a high-performing international finance function Collaborative and commercially focused working environment
About The Role We're looking for a talented Group Financial Accountant to join our UK Finance team on a 12-month fixed term contract. You'll play a key role in delivering accurate Group financial reporting, strengthening financial controls, and supporting audit and systems improvement initiatives. Key responsibilities include: Financial Reporting Prepare weekly and monthly UK performance packs for Executive teams Support month-end and year-end close processes Deliver Group reporting and liaise with international finance teams Ensure IFRS and statutory compliance Assist with budgets and forecasts Financial Controls & Compliance Prepare balance sheet reconciliations Manage Group payroll control accounts Monitor accounting policy adherence Perform controls testing and drive improvements Audit Management Support external audit requests Prepare audit schedules and disclosures Improve audit readiness and reduce findings Taxation Support tax reporting and information requests Assist with SAO tax control compliance Systems & Process Improvement Support transition to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Assist with PO system implementation Contribute to reporting and consolidation projects About You Essential Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Experience in a multi entity organisation or audit environment Strong financial controls knowledge Balance sheet reconciliation expertise Advanced Excel and ERP systems experience High attention to detail Ability to manage multiple priorities Desirable Microsoft Dynamics 365 or Power BI Systems implementation experience Audit deliverables preparation Controls testing Statutory accounts preparation About Us Operating in over 50 countries, we are a world leader in fresh, natural and healthy foods, supplying fruit and vegetables to major retailers across Europe. From our state of the art Alconbury facility, over 800 colleagues work together to deliver the freshest produce to millions of consumers across the UK every day.
Feb 27, 2026
Full time
About The Role We're looking for a talented Group Financial Accountant to join our UK Finance team on a 12-month fixed term contract. You'll play a key role in delivering accurate Group financial reporting, strengthening financial controls, and supporting audit and systems improvement initiatives. Key responsibilities include: Financial Reporting Prepare weekly and monthly UK performance packs for Executive teams Support month-end and year-end close processes Deliver Group reporting and liaise with international finance teams Ensure IFRS and statutory compliance Assist with budgets and forecasts Financial Controls & Compliance Prepare balance sheet reconciliations Manage Group payroll control accounts Monitor accounting policy adherence Perform controls testing and drive improvements Audit Management Support external audit requests Prepare audit schedules and disclosures Improve audit readiness and reduce findings Taxation Support tax reporting and information requests Assist with SAO tax control compliance Systems & Process Improvement Support transition to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Assist with PO system implementation Contribute to reporting and consolidation projects About You Essential Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Experience in a multi entity organisation or audit environment Strong financial controls knowledge Balance sheet reconciliation expertise Advanced Excel and ERP systems experience High attention to detail Ability to manage multiple priorities Desirable Microsoft Dynamics 365 or Power BI Systems implementation experience Audit deliverables preparation Controls testing Statutory accounts preparation About Us Operating in over 50 countries, we are a world leader in fresh, natural and healthy foods, supplying fruit and vegetables to major retailers across Europe. From our state of the art Alconbury facility, over 800 colleagues work together to deliver the freshest produce to millions of consumers across the UK every day.
Working hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday Duration: 12 month Fixed Term Contract Location: Gloucester Job Ref: 204534 About the role Benefact Group are looking for a Finance Business Partner (Group IT & Transformation) to join our Gloucester office. The Finance Business Partner (Group IT & Transformation) provides essential financial analysis, reporting, and insight to underpin technology and transformation initiatives. Working closely with the Finance Business Partner (Group Strategy), this role ensures that financial discipline and governance are maintained across IT and group change portfolios. The role focuses on preparing accurate data, monitoring budgets, and supporting decision making processes, enabling the senior partner to drive strategic conversations and deliver value from investments. Why join us? Join a collaborative and inclusive culture that's committed to making a difference and building a more sustainable future. Ranked amongst the UK's 15 Best Big Companies to Work For in 2025, we offer fantastic career and development opportunities within a rapidly growing, innovative Group - where all profits go to charity and good causes. What you'll be doing Providing financial insight and analysis to support strategic decision making, business cases, investment appraisals, and post implementation reviews. Ensuring accurate, consistent financial information through day to day monitoring, reporting, forecasting, and variance/risk management across Group IT and transformation portfolios. Safeguarding budgets by tracking spend, identifying risks and opportunities, and optimising resource allocation. Translating complex financial data into clear insights for non finance stakeholders while building strong cross functional relationships across Finance, IT, and Change teams. Supporting core planning and operational processes, including budgeting, strategic planning, Workday process implementation, and development of shared service and cost allocation models. What you'll need to have Qualified Accountant with FP&A experience. Financial Services experience or IT business partnering experience. Excellent analytical and diagnostic skills. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Proficiency in financial modelling, scenario analysis, and automation (pivot tables, lookups). Organised and detailed oriented. Strong Excel skills. What makes you stand out Experience with BI tools. Insurance Experience. What we offer A competitive salary - let's discuss it. Hybrid working. Group Personal Pension - up to 12% employer contribution. Generous annual bonus scheme between 6% and 24%. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, and a holiday buy and sell scheme. An array of health and wellbeing benefits, including private healthcare, income protection and life assurance. £200 annual personal grant to a charity of your choice. Encouraged to take at least one volunteering day per year. Employee Assistance Programme. Full study support to gain professional qualifications. Access to virtual GP. Enhanced maternity and paternity pay. Hear from the hiring manager "Come join our Finance team! We work closely with IT and transformation teams to turn financial data into clear insights that drive real decisions. From safeguarding budgets to supporting strategic planning, you'll be part of a collaborative team that makes a big impact across the business." About us Benefact Group is a unique international financial services Group made up of over 30 businesses. We are owned by a charity and have been the 3rd largest UK corporate donor over a decade , having given away £250 million since 2014. We have ambitious plans to become the UK's number one corporate donor, with strategic objectives in place to double the Group's size. We believe it's essential to attract, empower, grow and reward talented people, offering fantastic opportunities for career and personal development. Our giving ethos, 135 year history and the diversity of what we do, has enabled us to build a culture of kindness, great ambition, and of passionate people driven to do better and be better. At Benefact Group, we are committed to creating an inclusive culture and building an environment where each and every one of us feels valued and respected. We are a community made up of people with a range of different backgrounds, abilities, perspectives, beliefs and interests and we value the strength this brings to us as a Group. We welcome applications from everyone. If you need any additional support during the recruitment process, then please let us know. Directory of Social Change's UK Guides to Company Giving 2017-26
Feb 27, 2026
Full time
Working hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday Duration: 12 month Fixed Term Contract Location: Gloucester Job Ref: 204534 About the role Benefact Group are looking for a Finance Business Partner (Group IT & Transformation) to join our Gloucester office. The Finance Business Partner (Group IT & Transformation) provides essential financial analysis, reporting, and insight to underpin technology and transformation initiatives. Working closely with the Finance Business Partner (Group Strategy), this role ensures that financial discipline and governance are maintained across IT and group change portfolios. The role focuses on preparing accurate data, monitoring budgets, and supporting decision making processes, enabling the senior partner to drive strategic conversations and deliver value from investments. Why join us? Join a collaborative and inclusive culture that's committed to making a difference and building a more sustainable future. Ranked amongst the UK's 15 Best Big Companies to Work For in 2025, we offer fantastic career and development opportunities within a rapidly growing, innovative Group - where all profits go to charity and good causes. What you'll be doing Providing financial insight and analysis to support strategic decision making, business cases, investment appraisals, and post implementation reviews. Ensuring accurate, consistent financial information through day to day monitoring, reporting, forecasting, and variance/risk management across Group IT and transformation portfolios. Safeguarding budgets by tracking spend, identifying risks and opportunities, and optimising resource allocation. Translating complex financial data into clear insights for non finance stakeholders while building strong cross functional relationships across Finance, IT, and Change teams. Supporting core planning and operational processes, including budgeting, strategic planning, Workday process implementation, and development of shared service and cost allocation models. What you'll need to have Qualified Accountant with FP&A experience. Financial Services experience or IT business partnering experience. Excellent analytical and diagnostic skills. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Proficiency in financial modelling, scenario analysis, and automation (pivot tables, lookups). Organised and detailed oriented. Strong Excel skills. What makes you stand out Experience with BI tools. Insurance Experience. What we offer A competitive salary - let's discuss it. Hybrid working. Group Personal Pension - up to 12% employer contribution. Generous annual bonus scheme between 6% and 24%. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, and a holiday buy and sell scheme. An array of health and wellbeing benefits, including private healthcare, income protection and life assurance. £200 annual personal grant to a charity of your choice. Encouraged to take at least one volunteering day per year. Employee Assistance Programme. Full study support to gain professional qualifications. Access to virtual GP. Enhanced maternity and paternity pay. Hear from the hiring manager "Come join our Finance team! We work closely with IT and transformation teams to turn financial data into clear insights that drive real decisions. From safeguarding budgets to supporting strategic planning, you'll be part of a collaborative team that makes a big impact across the business." About us Benefact Group is a unique international financial services Group made up of over 30 businesses. We are owned by a charity and have been the 3rd largest UK corporate donor over a decade , having given away £250 million since 2014. We have ambitious plans to become the UK's number one corporate donor, with strategic objectives in place to double the Group's size. We believe it's essential to attract, empower, grow and reward talented people, offering fantastic opportunities for career and personal development. Our giving ethos, 135 year history and the diversity of what we do, has enabled us to build a culture of kindness, great ambition, and of passionate people driven to do better and be better. At Benefact Group, we are committed to creating an inclusive culture and building an environment where each and every one of us feels valued and respected. We are a community made up of people with a range of different backgrounds, abilities, perspectives, beliefs and interests and we value the strength this brings to us as a Group. We welcome applications from everyone. If you need any additional support during the recruitment process, then please let us know. Directory of Social Change's UK Guides to Company Giving 2017-26
