Interim Group Financial Controller

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits in a market-leading media business in London, seeking an Interim Group Financial Controller. This pivotal role involves managing year-end processes, overseeing audits, and providing technical accounting guidance. Ideal candidates will be ACCA/ACA qualified with strong IFRS expertise and a proven track record in audit roles within a PLC/PE environment. Join a dynamic team during a transformative period, where your contributions will shape the future of the organization. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are ready to tackle complex accounting challenges, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• Strong background in audit roles with a focus on IFRS.
• Experience in managing year-end processes and audits.

Responsibilities

• Lead year-end group consolidated reporting and audits.
• Provide guidance on technical accounting to the team.

Skills

IFRS Expertise

Audit Management

Financial Reporting

Project Management

Education

ACCA/ACA Qualified

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Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Finance

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: c57d705e8be8

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Posted: 02.05.2025

Expiry Date: 16.06.2025

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Your company

An exciting opportunity to join a market-leading media business based in London. You will be joining at a juncture of change, with M&A, system improvements, recruitment plans, and new business wins on the horizon. This role suits someone experienced in a matrix structure but also willing to handle day-to-day accounting and operations.

Your new role

Sitting in the London Head Office, you will be managing the Group year-end processes including:

• Leading the year-end group consolidated reporting, meeting PE deadlines and standards
• Overseeing the year-end audit, acting as the first point of contact for auditors
• Owning all areas of technical accounting and providing guidance to the wider team
• Reviewing balance sheets focusing on deferred and accrued items
• Reviewing monthly journals and all accounting controls

What you'll need to succeed

• Top Four Trained with a background in technically strong audit roles
• Experience within a PLC / PE environment, including meeting deadlines, reporting standards, and producing annual reports
• Technically strong IFRS expertise with a passion for complex accounting
• Experience managing projects such as audits, year-end, and integration projects