Interim Group Financial Controller

IFRS Foundation; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Opportunities for professional growth and development

Engagement with diverse international experts

Job summary

A global financial standards organisation is seeking a Group Financial Reporting Lead on a 6-month fixed-term contract. The role includes overseeing financial reporting, ensuring compliance, and managing audit preparations. Strong IFRS technical skills and advanced MS Excel proficiency are essential, along with at least 5 years of relevant post-qualification experience. Successful candidates will demonstrate high accuracy and effective people leadership. The position offers flexible working arrangements and diverse professional engagement opportunities.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years relevant post‑qualification experience in group reporting.
• Experience in multi‑entity, international structures.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands‑on leadership for group financial reporting.
• Oversee P&L and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Ensure all subsidiary reporting and intercompany eliminations are complete.
• Guide subsidiary statutory accounts and intercompany eliminations.
• Deliver consolidated monthly results with executive commentary on performance and outlook.

Skills

Strong IFRS technical skills

Advanced MS Excel skills

Strong people leadership

High accuracy and attention to detail

Good communication skills

Education

Recognised professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA)

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Power BI

Job description

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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 2026

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

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.

Working for our global organisation offers many benefits, including:

• 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
• 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.