About the job Interim Contract Finance Leader (ongoing recruitment; can be located anywhere)
Who is SDL?
At Shockingly Different Leadership, we are changing the way companies scale up their teams during peak periods of work! SDL is a global strategic human capital consultancy which provides the best consulting expertise, on an on-demand, project, or flexible basis.
We hire the best proven experts across the globe and add a high dose of empathy to "meet clients where they are", no matter how ambiguous or complicated their initiative. Our clients deserve a partner who co-creates with them to deliver great work that achieves "shockingly different" results!
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Description of Contract Opportunity
SDL has an ongoing need for Interim Finance Executives for our clients. All positions require an experienced Finance leader to oversee the Finance function during a period of company transition and advise the executive team on Finance matters. Throughout the duration of the project the Finance leader may be asked to accomplish tasks such as:
- support and coordinate the organization's finance infrastructure and strategy
- establishing policies and procedures
- setting up internal control systems/risk systems, supporting urgent issues, managing complex finance workstreams
- audit preparation and planning
- lead Finance-related change management efforts
- leading the hiring for open positions in the Finance function
The consultant will work closely with the CEO, C-Suite leaders and the Finance staff
These contract positions are usually full-time for 3-12 months. Sporadically, we also have part-time positions.
Qualifications
- Required Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree required; masters a plus
- Required Minimum Experience: Minimum 7-10 years of appropriate experience
Required Skills:
- Extensive background in roles of progressive scope and responsibility within Finance
- Strategic and innovative team player with strengths in financial controls and the ability to communicate with nonfinance colleagues
- Experience engaging with a variety of leaders and stakeholders
- Ability to effectively coordinate with individuals in multiple time zones and cultures
- Adept at facilitating cross-functional collaboration and engagement with leadership across the organization
- Strong presentation and storytelling skills
- Ability to easily package and present information in a consumable manner at the executive level
- Must be a resilient and a "go-getter", willing to roll-up your sleeves and be hands-on
- Ability to make timely and independent judgment decisions while working in a fast-paced and results-driven environment
- Ability to manage multiple and competing priorities
- Ability to collaborate to build successful relationships
- Ability to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision in a structured environment
- Ability to work effectively in a virtual team environment
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Intermediate Microsoft Office skills
Targeted Pay Rate
Varies based on client. Be sure to submit your hourly and daily rates during the application process.
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