Interim Group Finance Controller: Year-End & Consolidation

G Mass; England; On-site; GBP 104,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

G Mass is seeking an Interim Group Financial Controller to oversee the year-end close, consolidation and audit for a complex multi-entity, multi-currency group. You will own acquisition accounting for recent transactions, liaise with external auditors, and guide the team through a demanding close timetable.

The role requires ACA with 10+ years PQE, Big 4 background, and deep experience in group reporting and M&A accounting within large financial services or insurance-adjacent groups.

Qualifications

• ACA qualification with 10+ years' PQE; Big 4 background preferred.
• Experience in a large, multi-entity group environment.
• Extensive experience with group consolidations across 50+ entities.
• Strong UK GAAP / FRS 102 knowledge and acquisition accounting.
• Proven leadership of year-end and statutory audit processes.
• Ability to operate autonomously with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Lead year-end close, consolidation and statutory reporting for the Group.
• Oversee multi-currency consolidation across a large group structure.
• Own acquisition accounting for recent acquisitions, including allocations and goodwill.
• Act as primary finance lead for external audits and sign-off.
• Review statutory accounts for accuracy and consistency across the Group.
• Provide technical accounting guidance on FRS 102 and related matters.
• Lead and mentor the Financial Control team through year-end and audits.
• Collaborate with Group Finance Director on finance transformation and M&A.

Skills

ACA qualified

Big 4 background

Group consolidations

Acquisition accounting

UK GAAP / FRS 102

Statutory audit processes

Leadership of financial control teams

M&A integration

Autonomous / self-starter

Education

ACA qualification

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Jet Reporting

Job description

G Mass is seeking an Interim Group Financial Controller to oversee the year-end close, consolidation and audit for a complex multi-entity, multi-currency group. You will own acquisition accounting for recent transactions, liaise with external auditors, and guide the team through a demanding close timetable.

The role requires ACA with 10+ years PQE, Big 4 background, and deep experience in group reporting and M&A accounting within large financial services or insurance-adjacent groups.