Interim Group Financial Controller

Wade Macdonald; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wade Macdonald is assisting a UK-listed technology group in South Oxfordshire to hire an Interim Group Financial Controller. The role oversees year-end reporting, consolidation, and external audits, with IFRS compliance and strong leadership of the finance team.

Ideal candidates are ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with 5+ years of group reporting experience in small-cap UK-listed firms, and possess excellent Excel and communication skills to drive reporting accuracy and governance.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with at least five years' group reporting experience in small cap UK-listed companies.
• Extensive IFRS knowledge, consolidation experience, and year-end audit/annual report exposure.
• Strong communication, technical skills, and proven leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Group's year-end consolidation and timely reporting.
• Manage external audit with auditors, stakeholders and Audit Committee.
• Oversee consolidation of financial statements and the annual report.
• Ensure IFRS compliance and UK-listed regulatory reporting obligations.
• Review complex accounting matters (revenue recognition, impairment, acquisitions).
• Support cash flow forecasts, tax provisions and covenant reporting.
• Coordinate subsidiary accounts and contribute to financial announcements.
• Coach and develop the finance team; improve year-end processes.

Skills

Group reporting

IFRS knowledge

Leadership

Advanced Excel

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification

Tools

Excel

Job description

Interim Group Financial Controller

Location:South Oxfordshire
Contract: 3–6 Month Interim Assignment
Salary: Competitive / Dependent on Experience

About the Client

Our client is an established Technology organisation operating within the education sector. As part of a UK-listed group, they offer a collaborative and professional working environment where integrity, accountability and continuous improvement are highly valued. The organisation is committed to supporting its people, encouraging knowledge sharing and maintaining high standards across the business.

About the Job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Interim Group Financial Controller to oversee the year-end reporting and audit process for a UK-listed organisation. Reporting directly to the CFO, you will play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, ensuring regulatory compliance and supporting the development of the wider finance team.

Duties will include:

• Leading the Group's financial year-end process, ensuring accurate consolidation and timely completion of reporting requirements.

• Managing the external audit, working closely with auditors, senior stakeholders and the Audit Committee.

• Overseeing the preparation of consolidated financial statements and the Group's annual report.

• Ensuring compliance with IFRS, statutory reporting obligations and UK-listed company regulations.

• Reviewing complex accounting matters, including revenue recognition, impairment and acquisition accounting.

• Supporting cash flow assessments, financial forecasts, tax provisions and banking covenant reporting.

• Coordinating subsidiary statutory accounts and contributing to financial announcements.

• Coaching and developing the finance team, strengthening reporting processes and improving year-end procedures.

• Identifying opportunities to enhance financial controls, reporting accuracy and operational efficiency.

About the Successful Applicant

You will be ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, with at least five years' group reporting experience and a strong background in a small cap UK-listed businesses. Extensive IFRS knowledge, consolidation expertise and previous responsibility for year-end audits and annual reports are essential. You will be a confident communicator with excellent technical skills, advanced Excel knowledge and proven leadership capabilities. Experience within Technology, SaaS or international organisations would be advantageous.

What You Will Receive in Return

This is an excellent opportunity to undertake a high-profile interim assignment within an established listed organisation. Working closely with the CFO and senior leadership team, you will have the opportunity to make an immediate impact, influence financial reporting practices and support the development of an experienced finance function.

The assignment offers a 3–6 month contract (commencing late November), providing an opportunity to apply your technical expertise and leadership skills during a critical reporting period.