Interim Group Financial Controller

Are you an experienced interim finance professional with a strong background in IFRS, statutory accounts, and audit processes? Our client, a dynamic private equity-backed services group based in Lancashire, is seeking an Interim Group Financial Controller to join their team. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to lead financial reporting and governance within a fast-growing, innovative business at the forefront of digital solutions. The position is hybrid, with flexible working arrangements and 1-2  days in the office each week, supporting a collaborative yet autonomous work environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce periodic financial reporting at group level, ensuring compliance with relevant UK accounting standards.

• Support the delivery of statutory reporting requirements, working closely with external advisors to facilitate a smooth audit process.

• Maintain strong balance sheet control, including oversight of key reconciliations and intercompany balances.

• Take ownership of the period-end close process, ensuring appropriate adjustments and eliminations are accurately reflected across the group.

• Oversee group-wide tax compliance, working with external advisors to ensure obligations are met across multiple jurisdictions.

• Produce regular reporting for lenders and investors, ensuring accuracy and adherence to agreed timelines.

• Maintain corporate and banking processes, including oversight of cashflow and external service providers.

• Provide technical accounting support on more complex areas, including financial instruments, across the group structure.

• Contribute to a range of project-based activities, such as integrations, system enhancements, and strategic initiatives.

• Support the ongoing development of internal controls, governance frameworks, and process improvements.

• Partner with senior stakeholders on financial reporting, funding arrangements, and strategic transactions.

Candidate Profile:

• ACA or equivalent qualification and highly experienced in technical accounting, IFRS, and group consolidations.
• Proven experience within a high-growth or private equity-backed environment.
• Strong background in statutory accounts, audit coordination, and financial controls.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging with internal teams, auditors, and external partners.
• Hands-on, pragmatic, and proactive with an ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

What’s on Offer?

This assignment offers a competitive day rate, flexible working arrangements, and the opportunity to make a tangible impact during a critical phase of the business’s growth.

If you’re an experienced interim with a strong technical background and a track record of delivering in complex environments, we’d be keen to speak.

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