Interim Financial Controller

Association of International Certified Professional Accountants; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting association in London is seeking a senior finance professional to lead group reporting and transaction readiness. This role involves preparing the organization for a successful exit, managing group consolidation, and collaborating with senior stakeholders. The ideal candidate will be resilient and experienced in technical accounting and exit preparation, offering a competitive salary package.

Benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Competitive salary package

Qualifications

• Proven experience in exit preparation, due diligence, or transaction support.
• Ability to improve data quality, streamline reporting, and enhance controls.
• Comfortable working with senior stakeholders and external advisors.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly group consolidation and reporting.
• Prepare investor-ready financial packs and analysis.
• Support vendor due diligence and transaction data prep.
• Liaise with external advisors (audit, tax, legal, DD).

Skills

Group reporting

Technical accounting

Stakeholder engagement

Process improvement

Resilience

Education

ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified (or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

Your new company

This is a high-impact opportunity for a senior finance professional to take ownership of group reporting and transaction readiness in a fast-paced, PE-backed environment. You'll be the driving force behind preparing the organisation for a successful exit, working directly with the Group Finance Director, CFO and external advisors.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly group consolidation and reporting
• Prepare investor-ready financial packs and analysis
• Support vendor due diligence and transaction data prep
• Liaise with external advisors (audit, tax, legal, DD)
• Improve reporting systems, controls, and data quality
• Standardise finance processes across group entities
• Guide teams to elevate reporting standards
• Contribute to covenant monitoring and refinancing activities

Qualifications

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified (or equivalent)
• Proven experience in exit preparation, due diligence, or transaction support
• Strong technical accounting and group reporting expertise
• Ability to improve data quality, streamline reporting, and enhance controls
• Comfortable working with senior stakeholders and external advisors
• Resilient, delivery-focused, and able to thrive in a high-pressure environment

What you’ll get in return

Alongside the chance to play a pivotal role in a PE exit, you will receive exposure to career advancement, team management and a competitive rate / salary package.

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