Interim head of Financial Control

Reporting to the Finance Director, you will be a key member of the finance leadership team, responsible for ensuring robust financial control, compliance, and reporting across the business.

Client Details

This is a large, international group with a significant UK footprint and a complex, multi-entity structure. Operating within a highly regulated environment, the business delivers specialist products and services across multiple divisions,

Description

• Lead the financial control function, ensuring accurate, timely and compliant reporting (IFRS & UK GAAP)
• Own and manage the balance sheet, working capital, cash flow and tax compliance
• Oversee month-end, year-end and statutory reporting processes
• Manage relationships with auditors, banks, HMRC and other external stakeholders
• Partner with the Executive Leadership Team on financial strategy and performance
• Work closely with the Shared Service Centre
• Drive process improvements and control enhancements across the finance function
• Lead, develop and mentor a team

Profile

• Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA or equivalent)
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP
• Proven experience in a senior financial control position
• Excellent people management skills

Job Offer

• Flexible on day rate circa £500 - £650 a day
• Flexibility to join on an interim basis only or temp-to-perm basis
• Hybrid working