Interim Group Financial Controller

IFRS Foundation; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial reporting standards organization is seeking a professional to provide leadership in financial reporting and audit preparation. The ideal candidate has strong IFRS skills, advanced Excel knowledge, and at least 5 years of relevant experience in group reporting. This role involves managing a financial reporting team and ensuring audit readiness across various entities. The organization offers a six-month fixed-term contract with flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Opportunities for professional growth

Engagement with diverse international experts

Qualifications

• At least 5 years relevant post-qualification experience in group reporting.
• Experience in multi-entity, international structures.
• Strong accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on leadership of group financial reporting.
• Oversee P&L and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Lead the preparation of the FY25 consolidated statutory financial statements.
• Assist in audit preparation.

Skills

IFRS technical skills

Advanced MS Excel skills

Strong people leadership

Analytical abilities

Good communication skills

Education

Recognised professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA)

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Power BI

Job description

Status: 6 months fixed term contract (Immediate start)

Job Purpose: Provide hands‑on leadership of group financial reporting and year‑end close activities, ensuring timely and accurate consolidated accounts, audit readiness, and segment reporting analysis across the Foundation and its global entities.

Principal accountabilities:

Interim Focus - to 30 April 2025

Team Oversight & KPIs

• Set clear deliverables for the financial reporting team and monitor performance metrics tied to year‑end delivery.
• Provide coaching and review support for team members preparing subsidiary and consolidation outputs.

Monthly & Management Reporting, Controls, Reconciliations & Housekeeping

• Oversee P&L and balance sheet reconciliations and year‑end tidy‑up activities.
• Support strengthening of internal controls, financial procedures and reporting consistency.
• Review overseas entity submissions for accuracy, consistency with policies, and variance commentary quality.
• Provide consolidated monthly financial results with clear, executive‑level commentary on performance drivers, risk areas and outlook.

Year‑End Group Reporting & Consolidation

• Ensure all subsidiary reporting, balance sheet reconciliations and intercompany eliminations are complete, accurate and aligned to group timelines.
• Review and guide accountants on subsidiary statutory accounts and compliance requirements.
• Lead the preparation of the FY25 consolidated statutory financial statements under IFRS, including all consolidation journals and supporting schedules.

Audit Preparation & Delivery

• Assist the Director of Finance with audit preparation, including coordination of deliverables, preparation of audit schedules, and management of auditor queries.

Segment Reporting (IASB / ISSB)

• Support the CFO and Director of Finance in implementing an enhanced income and cost allocation methodology to enable FY25 segment disclosure and strengthen internal reporting.

Ad hoc:

• Assist in production of the annual group budget.
• Support the Director of Finance with ad hoc tasks as required.

Essential Skills and Qualifications:

Qualifications:

• Recognised professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA) with at least 5 years relevant post‑qualification experience in group reporting.
• Strong IFRS technical skills, including multi‑currency / FX and consolidation accounting.
• Advanced MS Excel skills (complex formulas, Power Pivot tables, Power Query).
• Experience in multi‑entity, international structures.
• Strong people leadership, with a track record of leading teams through year‑end and audit processes.

Attributes:

• High accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities; ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, and to proactively seek guidance for complex tasks.
• Excellent analytical abilities.
• Good communication skills.

Preferred:

• Experience working for a not‑for‑profit organisation.
• Experience working with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central / Power BI.

Application closing date: 31st December 2025

Please note that while we have a closing date for this application, we reserve the right to interview candidates and potentially close the role early should we find a suitable candidate.

About us

At the IFRS Foundation, we believe better information leads to better decisions. We set financial reporting standards that enable companies to meet the evolving information needs of the global capital markets. United by our purpose to foster trust, growth and long‑term financial stability in the global economy, we engage in challenging, meaningful work every day‑across all our areas of expertise.

If you share our passion for this mission, we want to hear from you.

Diverse perspectives. International expertise.

Benefits

• rewarding work that serves the public interest;
• engagement with diverse international experts;
• inclusive and collaborative teams;
• intellectually challenging projects;
• flexible working arrangements;
• numerous areas of specialisation; and
• opportunities for professional growth and development.

Diversity and inclusion are seen as key strengths of our organisation. These qualities are essential for us to engage with and meet the needs of our varied global stakeholders, and they are part of what makes the IFRS Foundation a great place to work.

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