Interim Financial Controller

Your new company
Join a dynamic, high-growth business backed by private equity, operating across international markets and scaling rapidly. This is a rare opportunity to be part of a transformation journey where finance is at the heart of strategic decision-making. The culture is fast-paced, ambitious, and collaborative, with a strong focus on innovation, governance, and performance.
Your new role
As Group Financial Controller, you'll take ownership of group-level financial reporting, consolidation, and control across a complex international structure. You'll lead the month-end close, manage external audits, and partner with regional controllers and senior leadership to ensure financial integrity and process excellence.This is a hands-on, high-impact role where you'll:

• Lead IFRS-based group consolidation and reporting
• Own the month-end close and challenge regional submissions
• Manage audit processes and statutory reporting
• Oversee intercompany reconciliations and balance sheet control
• Drive IP capitalisation and project accounting
• Champion process improvements and internal controls

What you'll need to succeed

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent) with 8-12 years' post-qualification experience
• Strong technical expertise in IFRS, consolidation, and financial reporting
• Proven experience in month-end close, audit management, and intercompany accounting
• Exposure to IP capitalisation and project accounting in a tech or services environment
• A resilient, collaborative mindset with a passion for process excellence
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, PE-backed environment where change is constant and impact is real.

What you need to do now

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