Interim Financial Controller: Global Year-End & Audit Lead

Tenzing Search Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenzing Search Ltd is seeking an experienced Interim Financial Controller for a 3-6 month assignment with a luxury design business operating across Europe and the US. You will lead year-end close, coordinate with external auditors, manage multi-entity and multi-currency accounting, and supervise the finance team to deliver accurate month-end close and robust financial controls.

The role reports to the Finance Director and requires strong UK GAAP / FRS 102 knowledge, excellent Excel skills, and

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA/ACCA/CIMA and audit experience.
• Proven track record as Financial Controller or Senior Finance Manager.
• Strong UK GAAP / FRS 102 knowledge.
• Experience with multi-entity and multi-currency accounting.
• Organised with ability to manage deadlines.
• Excellent communication with auditors and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead year-end close and manage the statutory audit through sign-off.
• Act as main contact for external auditors and manage audit plan.
• Prepare year-end audit files, balance sheet reconciliations and journals.
• Prepare statutory accounts under FRS 102 for group and subsidiaries.
• Review key judgements like stock valuation and revenue recognition.
• Support Finance Director with audit committee/board reporting.
• Manage monthly management accounts process and month-end close.
• Own balance sheet integrity with reconciliations and intercompany oversight.
• Oversee intercompany accounting across UK, Europe and US with multi-currency transactions.
• Review VAT returns and support tax compliance with advisers as needed.
• Maintain financial controls and policies; identify improvements.
• Supervise finance team and provide guidance.
• Support cash flow forecasting and budgeting with Finance Director.

Skills

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

Interim/Contract experience

UK GAAP / FRS 102 knowledge

Multi-entity & multi-currency

Intercompany & consolidation

Auditor liaison

Advanced Excel

Strong communicator

Education

Chartered accountant

Tools

ERP systems

Cloud accounting

Job description

Tenzing Search Ltd is seeking an experienced Interim Financial Controller for a 3-6 month assignment with a luxury design business operating across Europe and the US. You will lead year-end close, coordinate with external auditors, manage multi-entity and multi-currency accounting, and supervise the finance team to deliver accurate month-end close and robust financial controls.

The role reports to the Finance Director and requires strong UK GAAP / FRS 102 knowledge, excellent Excel skills, and