Interim Group Financial Controller — Hybrid London

Pear Talent - Finance Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus £1,000

Job summary

Pear Talent - Finance Recruitment is hiring an Interim Group Financial Controller for a 12-month FTC in London. The role reports to the CFO, leading a finance team of 10–15 and owning all group financial reporting, consolidation, and control with exposure to the Exec/Board and Audit Committee.

The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with strong FC experience in financial services, capable of shaping a finance change programme and guiding a high-performance team in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).
• Proven Group Financial Controller or FC experience in financial services.
• Interim finance leadership experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead group financial reporting, consolidation and control for IFRS/UK GAAP.
• Own month/quarter/year-end close processes and drive efficiency.
• Prepare papers for CFO, Exec Board and Audit Committee.
• Manage external audit as main point of contact.
• Maintain robust financial controls, policies and judgments.
• Support regulatory reporting and governance with Risk, Compliance and IA.
• Lead a team of ~10 finance professionals, set priorities and standards.
• Collaborate with FP&A, Treasury and Tax to provide financial insight.

Skills

Group Financial Controller

Financial reporting

IFRS & UK GAAP

Audit lead

Team leadership

Regulatory reporting

Education

Professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Job description

Pear Talent - Finance Recruitment is hiring an Interim Group Financial Controller for a 12-month FTC in London. The role reports to the CFO, leading a finance team of 10–15 and owning all group financial reporting, consolidation, and control with exposure to the Exec/Board and Audit Committee.

The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with strong FC experience in financial services, capable of shaping a finance change programme and guiding a high-performance team in a dynamic environment.