Interim Group Financial Controller

Staging It; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-paced company in the Midlands seeks an Interim Group Financial Controller. This pivotal role involves leading group consolidation, statutory reporting, and liaising with auditors. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with strong technical skills and a hands-on approach, ready for immediate impact in a hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Hybrid working arrangement

Immediate start

Qualifications

• Strong technical accountant with group-level consolidation experience.
• Prior experience supporting audit processes in a group finance environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the group consolidation and statutory reporting process.
• Act as the primary contact for external auditors.
• Ensure technical compliance across IFRS/UK GAAP.

Skills

Technical Knowledge

Autonomous Work

Education

ACA

ACCA

Job description

Robert Half is partnering with a fast-paced and growing business in the Midlands to recruit an Interim Group Financial Controller. This is a pivotal role offering immediate impact, providing hands-on support through the year-end process and audit.

You'll be stepping into a high-profile finance role where accuracy, technical expertise and pace are key. Working closely with the Group Finance Director, you will lead on group consolidation, statutory reporting, and liaising with auditors - while ensuring the day-to-day finance function remains strong and well-supported.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the group consolidation and statutory reporting process
• Prepare high-quality year-end accounts across multiple entities
• Act as the primary contact for external auditors, managing queries and responses
• Ensure technical compliance across IFRS/UK GAAP as needed
• Provide oversight and support to the wider finance team
• Strengthen and maintain internal financial controls
• Assist with ad hoc projects, analysis and process improvements as required

We are looking for a strong technical accountant who can get stuck in from day one and drive through delivery at pace.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent)
• Have strong technical knowledge, ideally with group-level consolidation experience
• Demonstrate a hands-on approach and ability to work autonomously
• Bring prior experience of supporting audit processes in a group finance environment
• Be immediately available or available on short notice
• Be based in the Midlands, with ability to be on-site when required

What's on offer:

• Day rate contract
• Immediate start
• High-impact role in a well-known group environment
• Hybrid working arrangement with on-site presence as needed

If you're an experienced Group Financial Controller who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can add value quickly, we want to hear from you.

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