Interim Financial Controller

Marks Sattin Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Marks Sattin Ltd is seeking an Interim Financial Controller for a global property business to support a complex international finance function during a period of growth and transformation. This hands-on leadership role requires a technically strong accountant with experience leading month-end close, group consolidations and financial control across a large international structure.

You will manage a four‑person finance team and partner with senior stakeholders to drive improvements and ensure

Qualifications

• ACA qualification is required
• Experience as Financial Controller in a complex international organisation
• Experience with multi-entity and multi-currency consolidations
• Team management experience
• High attention to detail
• Internal controls experience

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close and high-quality management reporting
• Oversee consolidation of financial results across a large multi-entity group
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial reporting across 40+ entities
• Review and enhance internal controls, processes and governance
• Partner with senior stakeholders across finance and the business
• Manage and develop a team of four finance professionals
• Support technical accounting matters and ensure regulatory compliance
• Drive continuous improvements in reporting, controls and finance operations

Job description

A global property business is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to support a complex international finance function during a period of growth and transformation.

This is a hands‑on leadership role requiring a technically strong accountant with proven experience overseeing monthly reporting, group consolidations, and financial control across a large international structure.

As an Interim Financial Controller, you will:

• Lead the month‑end close and delivery of high‑quality management reporting to tight deadlines.
• Oversee the consolidation of financial results across a large multi‑entity, multi‑currency group structure.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial reporting across more than 40 legal entities.
• Review and enhance internal controls, processes, and governance frameworks.
• Partner with senior stakeholders across finance and the wider business.
• Manage and develop a team of four finance professionals.
• Support technical accounting matters and ensure compliance with relevant reporting standards.
• Drive continuous improvements in reporting, controls, and finance operations.

Requirements:

• ACA qualified, ideally trained within a Big 4 or Top 10 accounting firm.
• Financial Controller background within a complex, international organisation.
• Experience in multi‑entity and multi‑currency consolidations.
• Team management experience.
• High attention to detail.

Internal controls experience.

Apply ASAP to be considered for this Financial Controller role.