The Interim Consolidation Director plays an essential role within a company, ensuring the accuracy and transparency of financial information. Main tasks include :

• Coordination of financial data: the interim Consolidation Manager oversees the collection of accounting data from the company's various entities, often operating on an international scale;
• Application of accounting standards: the interim Consolidation Manager ensures compliance with international and national accounting standards (IFRS) and guarantees uniform presentation of the financial statements;
• Drawing up consolidated financial statements: the interim Consolidation Manager consolidates data to create consolidated financial statements, providing an overall view of the Group's financial performance;
• Accounting risk management: the interim Consolidation Director assesses and manages consolidation-related risks, ensuring that accounting policies comply with regulations and best practices;
• Implementation of accounting changes: the interim Consolidation Director oversees the implementation of new accounting standards and ensures that the company adapts to regulatory changes;
• Training and development: the interim Consolidation Manager may be responsible for the training and development of his/her team, ensuring ongoing expertise in consolidation matters;
• Strategic advice: the Director of interim Consolidation advises senior management on the financial implications of strategic decisions, thereby contributing to the company's overall management.

In short, the interim Consolidation Manager is the guarantor of financial symmetry, transforming raw data into a financial score worthy of applause.

• Collect financial data from subsidiaries: this data is generally provided by the subsidiaries' financial managers, in the form of dashboards, annual accounts or other accounting documents.
• Harmonize financial data: i.e., format and standardize them so that they are comparable. In particular, this means ensuring that accounts are drawn up in accordance with the same accounting standards, and that valuation methods are consistent.
• Drawing up the consolidated financial statements: these reflect the Group's overall financial situation, providing an accurate and relevant overview for internal and external stakeholders.
• Analyze the consolidated financial statements: lastly, the Consolidation Manager analyzes the consolidated financial statements in order to draw out trends and identify the Group's strengths and weaknesses. This analysis is essential for management decision-making.