Finance Specialist

We are partnering with a global leader in innovative adhesive tape and self-adhesive system solutions, in their search for a Finance Specialist. This is a 3-month temporary role (with potential scope to turn permanent) based in Milton Keynes, offering a hybrid working model (60% in the office, 40% at home) and a day rate of up to £275 per day via umbrella. The Role Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will play a key part in ensuring end-to-end finance compliance across assigned European affiliates. Operating within a multi-country scope, you will coordinate statutory, tax, audit, and internal control activities in close collaboration with Shared Service Centers (SSC), external providers, and global internal stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: Finance Compliance & Statutory Oversight: Coordinate with external service providers to ensure full finance compliance, accurate financial statements, and adherence to regulations and internal guidelines. Audit Management: Lead internal and external audits for assigned affiliates-managing planning, coordinating evidence with the SSC and external auditors, tracking findings, and driving remediation actions. Tax Compliance: Coordinate tax activities with external providers, ensuring timely and accurate submissions across VAT, Corporate Income Tax (CIT), deferred tax, withholding tax, and local statutory obligations. Internal Controls & SSC Quality: Monitor SSC service delivery quality across STP (Source to Pay) and RTR (Record to Report), while executing Local Risk Assessments and Risk Control Matrixes. Group Compliance: Act as the first point of contact for Group compliance policies (e.g., Anti-corruption, Antitrust) and track assigned KPIs to drive process improvements. Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate closely with regional finance teams (Controlling, Credit Management, Finance Excellence) to ensure seamless compliance execution. This role could be right for you if you have: Qualifications: University degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or Economics (or equivalent). Experience: 5+ years of relevant experience in Finance and Accounting, with a focus on compliance, tax, governance, or audit. Technical & Tax Knowledge: Strong understanding of end-to-end finance processes (STP, RTR), internal controls, and tax compliance requirements (VAT, CIT, deferred/withholding tax). Systems Expertise: Hands-on knowledge of SAP FI . SSC or external provider management experience is highly advantageous. Audit Experience: Proven track record of leading internal/external audit planning, evidence collection, and follow-ups. Soft Skills: Self-confident and proactive, with excellent communication and remote stakeholder management skills to influence teams across multiple countries. Randstad Financial & Professional encourage applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Randstad Financial & Professional acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003