Interim Group Financial Accountant

CMA Recruitment Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology business in the City of London is seeking an Interim Group Financial Accountant for a 6-month contract. The role involves managing group consolidations across multiple territories, implementing new consolidation tools, and offering insights on strategic projects. Candidates should be fully qualified accountants with experience in high-growth environments and strong communication skills. This position offers a hybrid work model and exposure to senior leadership.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Opportunity to influence processes

Exposure to senior leadership

Qualifications

• Strong experience in group accounting and consolidations.
• Experience in local GAAP to IFRS conversions.
• Proven track record with ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead group consolidations across various territories.
• Oversee the implementation of a new consolidation tool.
• Provide insights on strategic projects.

Skills

Group accounting experience

Multi-jurisdiction consolidations

Communication skills

Fast-paced environment adaptation

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA/CA or equivalent)

Tools

SAP/S4HANA

Lucanet

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly scaling, internationally expanding technology business as Interim Group Financial Accountant for a period of c6 months.

Backed by leading investors and undergoing significant global growth, the organisation is continuing to build out its finance infrastructure and strengthen its group reporting capability.

Working within a fast-paced, dynamic environment, this role offers the chance to take ownership of group consolidations, drive improvements in reporting processes, and play a key part in delivering high-quality financial information across multiple international territories. For an experienced group financial accountant, this is an excellent opportunity to shape processes in a business undergoing major transformation and expansion.

What will the Interim Group Accounting Manager role involve?

• Lead multi-territory group consolidations across UK, US, and European entities, ensuring accurate conversion from local GAAP to IFRS
• Oversee the implementation and adoption of a new consolidation tool (Lucanet), driving efficiency and reporting consistency
• Partner with external advisors on transfer pricing and compliance matters
• Develop scalable group accounting processes to support international operations
• Provide insight on strategic projects, supporting senior stakeholders through periods of rapid growth

Suitable Candidate for the Interim Group Financial Accountant vacancy:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA/CA or equivalent) with strong experience in group accounting
• Proven track record managing multi-jurisdiction consolidations and local GAAP to IFRS conversions
• Experience implementing consolidation tools and working with ERP systems such as SAP/S4HANA
• Confident operating in fast-paced, scale-up or high-growth environments
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across global teams

Additional benefits and information for the role of Interim Group Financial Accountant:

• 6-month contract, Outside IR35
• Hybrid working model (2-3 days from home)
• Opportunity to influence processes in a high-growth, international setting
• Exposure to senior leadership and strategic global projects

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