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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