Interim Group Financial Controller

TN United Kingdom; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Interim Group Financial Controller to provide immediate impact in a high-profile finance role. This pivotal position involves leading group consolidation and statutory reporting while ensuring compliance with IFRS and UK GAAP. The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified accountant with a hands-on approach and experience in audit processes. This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, allowing for flexibility while maintaining strong financial oversight. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and can deliver results quickly, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Immediate Start

High-Impact Role

Hybrid Working Arrangement

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with strong technical knowledge.
• Experience in group-level consolidation and audit processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead group consolidation and statutory reporting process.
• Act as primary contact for external auditors and manage queries.
• Strengthen internal financial controls and support finance team.

Skills

Technical Accounting

Group Consolidation

Statutory Reporting

IFRS/UK GAAP Compliance

Audit Support

Education

ACA/ACCA or equivalent

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Posted:

10.05.2025

Expiry Date:

24.06.2025

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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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