It’s not an easy career choice to choose interim. For those who are committed to providing the best service, it can be rewarding, fulfilling, and offer a level of freedom not available in permanent positions. Financial statements filed by companies for less than one year are called interim financial statements, or reports. An interim financial statement provides information about your company’s financial performance as well as material changes to analysts and shareholders. Recruitment Center Interim Finance consultants are true experts with passion for technology, data and people. Our energy comes from finding the right candidates to fill a temporary job.
These are some key points from the discussion.
Keep in mind that you are providing a service
Interim workers are entrepreneurs who run their own businesses and enter roles to provide a service. This is a completely different mindset from that of a permanent employee and it requires a totally different mindset.
Both interims agreed that expectations are a mistake when you enter any job. For example, a permanent employee might expect a handover. However, interims are expected to start the job right away.
You should also be ready to do some dirty work. You might be in a difficult management situation, and may not be welcome by the rest. Professionalism is key here. Do not take it personally and just focus on the task at hand.
Flexibility is a must
Our webinar attendees agreed that flexibility is the most important skill any interim worker needs.
Interim management is no different. Reality often doesn’t live up to expectations. Sometimes, the job you imagine will not live up to your expectations. You might have to take on tasks that are higher or lower than you earn.
You will be able to adapt and do the right thing to earn a reputation as a trustworthy interim who delivers results. Reliable, results-driven interims get better jobs.
You deserve to be paid what you are worth
Although working as an interim can prove to be lucrative, it is not for everyone. Our guest experts agree that having a financial buffer is a good way to mitigate the uncertainty associated with an interim career.
Your interim pay reflects that you are only there for one project or task and there are plenty of interim roles available right now.
If you aren’t sure what to expect, talk to other interims in the market about their rates for their respective roles. Don’t forget to factor IR35 into your rate negotiation.
Expect a 9-5 job.
Many interim roles require you to deliver a specific solution or task. This means you are there to do the job, not just clock in and out at specific times.
The guest interims stated that they worked beyond what was expected to complete a job to the required standard. However, knowing that they would be getting a break after the job was a motivator.
Louise and Mary have a second career as yoga teachers. She has also completed many triathlons, including one in which she was the world champion in her age category.
Reputation is everything
A solid reputation and a good network are key to being a successful interim. Alison stated that it is important to build trust with your interim provider as well as consultants in the firm. If they trust you, then you will be the first person on their call list when a client needs someone with your skill set.
It is important to have confidence in your abilities and experience. You can use the time between your roles to consider how you can offer more services to clients or provide additional training.
It is important to remember that you will need to change your mindset and lifestyle in order to be an interim manager. However, it can lead directly into a career of great success.
It’s rewarding to take on new challenges and it gives you plenty of opportunities to learn and grow. It doesn’t matter if you are in a specific role or sector. Variety can make things more interesting.
What are the benefits of filing an interim financial statement?
In no way does the law or government of India make it compulsory to file an interim financial report. However, it is considered a good practice. In some cases, local laws may require these reports.
Protect yourself from future problems by filing an interim financial statement for your company. This will provide you with a lot of information such as the cash flow, revenue and equity changes. This allows you to analyze your company’s performance, and detect any potential problems.
Thorough bookkeeping: To file an interim financial statement, you need a lot of information that you can use for growth. This will allow you to keep a detailed record of all financial details. All the information you need will be at your fingertips.
Quick Bank Loans: An interim financial report can help you get quick loans. You may be asked questions about the financial records of your company after the fiscal year is over.
Greater Chances of Closing A Deal: Clients are often more interested in a thorough overview of your financial performance before they sign a contract. If the previous year is not available, a yearly report might not be convincing.
Effective Future Planning: A review of your company’s financial situation will give you the opportunity to fix and amend any areas that are not working. This will allow you to plan your future actions with greater precision.
