Overview
The Interim Financial Controller will play a critical role in delivering statutory reporting for a rapidly growing, private equity-backed business. Working directly with the Group Finance Director, the contractor will navigate the complexities of a multi-entity group structure, ensuring compliance and accuracy amidst an environment of significant acquisition and expansion. This position offers an opportunity to influence financial processes and controls during a pivotal period of development for the organization.
Responsibilities
- Lead month-end activities to ensure timely reporting.
- Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors.
- Manage audit deliverables and ensure adherence to reporting deadlines.
- Oversee the preparation and review of statutory accounts across multiple legal entities.
- Support group consolidation activities and address technical accounting matters.
- Drive improvements in financial controls, governance, and reporting processes.
- Partner with Finance Directors and Controllers to ensure consistency and accuracy of financial information.
Requirements
- Fully qualified accountant (ICAS, ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).
- Strong background in external audit, financial reporting, or group finance.
- Proven experience leading large-scale external audits.
- Excellent technical accounting and consolidation knowledge.
- Comfortable operating in a fast-moving, acquisitive environment.
- Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at senior levels.