Interim Group Financial Controller

Lord Accounting & Finance; Noordwes; Hybrid; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A market-leading, Private Equity backed consultancy seeks an exceptional Interim Group Financial Controller. This hands-on role involves overseeing financial reporting and team management across multiple entities, ensuring robust financial controls, and supporting senior management in commercial initiatives. Ideal for a qualified accountant with experience in a high-growth PE environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, ACMA) with strong technical accounting experience.
• Proven track record in a PE backed business.
• Experienced in managing multi-entity consolidations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial reporting across multiple international entities.
• Ensure continuity and lead the finance team.
• Manage cash flow, budgeting, forecasting, and statutory accounts production.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Financial Reporting

Cash Flow Management

Education

ACA

ACCA

ACMA

Job description

We are currently working in partnership with a market-leading, Private Equity backed international consultancy firm renowned for its expertise in a high-growth sector. With an ambitious strategy for expansion, the company is scaling rapidly through both organic growth and strategic international acquisitions. Operating in a fast-paced, dynamic, and collaborative environment, they are now seeking an exceptional and entrepreneurial high-calibre Interim Group Financial Controller to help lead the business through its next phase of transformative growth and value creation.

The Role

This is a hands-on role that requires a confident and experienced interim used to stepping in and picking up the reigns to ensure continuity and lead the finance team. You will oversee financial reporting across multiple international entities with multi-currency exposure. You will take ownership of the month-end close, review of management accounts, and ensure accurate and timely consolidations. Cash flow management, budgeting, forecasting, and the production of statutory accounts will all fall within your team’s remit, alongside ensuring robust financial controls are in place. You will also support the senior management team with ongoing commercial initiatives and ad-hoc projects linked to the group’s continued development.

The Person

You will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, ACMA) with strong technical accounting experience and a proven track record working in a PE backed business. You’ll bring expertise in managing multi-entity consolidations, leading teams, and operating within fast-paced, evolving businesses. Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills are essential, as is the ability to work under pressure and deliver high-quality output to tight deadlines. This will be a really exciting challenge for an experienced interim who thrives in a fast pace PE backed environment where no two days are ever the same.

How to Apply

If you are immediately available and ready to take on your next challenge, please apply in confidence with a detailed CV, quoting reference 10048.