Interim Group Financial Controller

The Business

A rapidly scaling, international IT services and technology company is seeking a highly capable Interim Group Financial Controller to support the transformation of its finance function.

Headquartered in London, with a global presence and operations across 30 entities, the organisation is in a growth phase with the potential for a strategic transaction within the next few years.

The Role

This is a critical, hands-on role reporting directly to the Group CFO, designed to bring structure, technical rigour, and leadership to a finance team in transition. You will work closely with an established finance leadership team including a Group FD (focused on FP&A, consolidation, and reporting), a Head of Treasury (covering AP, AR, tax and funding), and a Head of FP&A (commercial finance and business partnering).

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of Group Financial Control, including consolidations, statutory reporting, and compliance across a multi-entity, multicurrency group.

• Build and implement a robust internal controls framework and develop formal accounting policies and manuals.

• Oversee and improve the process for IFRS-compliant reporting (especially IFRS 15 for revenue recognition).

• Manage external audit relationships and support audit readiness (auditors are currently mid-tier).

• Assist with the transition of outsourced statutory accounts back in-house over time.

• Address key challenges including transfer pricing, intercompany billing, and international recharges.

• Support the creation of a scalable finance structure aligned with the company's 3-year strategic plan.

• Act as a technical accounting lead, advising on complex issues and automation opportunities.

The Ideal Candidate

• ACA/ACCA qualified with a strong technical accounting background.

• Proven experience as a Group Financial Controller or similar senior finance role in a complex international business.

• Deep understanding of IFRS, particularly IFRS 15, and experience implementing internal controls frameworks.

• Track record of improving finance processes and controls in fast-paced or transformation environments.

• Experience with multi-entity, multi-currency consolidation and reporting.

• Comfortable working with imperfect data (e.g. spreadsheet-heavy environments) and improving systems over time.

• Strong communicator with the ability to lead, influence, and build finance capability.

What's On Offer?

• Daily rate of £700 - £800 per day (IR35 still TBC)
• Initial 6 month contract with potential to go on longer
• Opportunity to join a business during a stage of transition