Interim Financial Consultant

A well-established and ambitious financial services organisation based in Wolverhampton is seeking an experienced Interim Financial Consultant to support its finance function on a 3-6 month contract basis, during a period of strategic development and change. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with the executive team, lead a high-performing finance team, and support key business and regulatory initiatives. Key Responsibilities:Provide leadership to the finance function, promoting a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.Oversee accurate and compliant financial and regulatory reporting, hedge accounting, and financial control processes.Support capital and liquidity management activities in collaboration with the Treasury team.Deliver financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and modelling to support strategic decision-making.Challenge existing processes to drive financial transformation and operational efficiency.Engage with senior stakeholders and act as a trusted advisor to the executive leadership team.Support finance systems optimisation projects (experience with systems like Whistlebrook and Almis is advantageous).Step in as required to support or deputise for senior finance leadership.Ideal Profile:Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with significant post-qualified experience in financial services.Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements (PRA/FCA).Must have extensive Financial Services experience Proven leadership skills and ability ..... full job details .....