Freelance Consultant Finance Manager

Our client, a leading consumer goods firm is looking for a detail-oriented and technology-driven Finance Manager to manage and oversee finance operations with capability of managing businesses in the UK. The role requires end-to-end financial ownership from bookkeeping and compliance to management reporting, forecasting, and automation of financial systems.

The ideal candidate will spend the first month streamlining, automating, and systemizing financial reporting, forecasting models, and management dashboards.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Operations & Bookkeeping

Manage end-to-end bookkeeping and accounting processes

Ensure accurate and timely financial records

Oversee reconciliations, payables, receivables, and cash flow tracking

2.Reporting & Analysis

Consolidate financial data across multiple selling channels (including e-commerce platforms)

Develop and maintain daily sales reports

Prepare VAT reporting (UK compliance)

Create monthly management reports and performance dashboards

Build management decks for leadership review

Develop financial forecasting models and budgeting frameworks

3.Compliance & Statutory Work

Ensure compliance with UK accounting and tax regulations

Coordinate statutory filings and external accountants as required

4.Automation & Systems Improvement

Automate management reporting processes

Systemize forecasting and performance tracking

Optimize workflows within Xero and other financial systems

Improve data consolidation across platforms

Note-

Capacity- Part-Time (4-5hours per day)

Mode- Remote/ Delhi NCR (preferred)

The consultant might be required to visit the client's office occasionally for meetings.

Skills Required

• 8+ years of experience in finance/accounting roles
• Strong experience managing UK-based entities
• Expertise in Xero (mandatory)
• Strong understanding of financial forecasting and management reporting
• Experience consolidating multi-channel sales data
• Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills and reporting automation capability
• Technology-savvy with experience in system integrations