My client is a global company based in Hatfield looking for a Finance Manager for a 12-month interim contract. You will be responsible for ensuring the general accounting processes, performed both internally and externally are completed timely and accurately for the Operational Expenditure (OPEX) European business Joining the Global Accounting Operations function your responsibilities will include: -Responsibility for the accurate recording of all operating expenses for each of the entities in a timely and accurate manner ensuring adherence to the month-end timetable -Ensuring month-end review and reporting supports the close process -Providing support to external outsource provider of back office general accounting processes to obtain answers for exceptions that arise within the process -Provide support service to other teams on all operating expense related activities. This will include journal review, review of processes, ad-hoc requests to review positions, month-end and year-end reporting -Resolve queries relating to operating expense related queries -Review and analysis to support the Tax Department for VAT purposes -Balance sheet reconciliation -Ensure month end reconciliations are completed timely and accurately; reconciling items are appropriately investigated and actioned -Identify and suggest process improvements - Liaising with Internal and External audit to resolve any issues and queries To apply for this position must have: -Knowledge of the general accounting processes within a large business, preferably within a global organisation -ERP/Accounting system skills -Ability to extract raw data as required when working on adhoc projects -Good Microsoft Excel skills (Pivot tables; Filters; formulas) -Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines -Demonstrates a high level of ownership and accountability An inherent sense of curiosity and desire to implement process improvements Part or fully qualified (ACCA/CIMA) It would be desirable in you have experience of working with off-shore outsource provider and within a shared service environment Apply now for an excellent opportunity to work for a global employer. Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.