An established PE-backed international business is seeking a technically strong Interim Financial Controller to take ownership of a complex overseas finance function during a period of transition and stabilisation. This is not a “business as usual” finance role. The successful candidate will inherit a fragmented international finance structure with incomplete records, inconsistent processes, ongoing audit activity, and multiple entities requiring hands-on financial oversight and clean-up work. The role requires a fully qualified accountant who is comfortable operating in ambiguous environments, rolling up their sleeves where needed, and bringing control and clarity to overseas finance operations.
What will the Interim Financial Controller role involve?
Taking ownership of overseas finance operations across multiple international entities with varying levels of financial control and process maturity
Managing a combination of hands-on financial work and oversight of outsourced finance providers across several jurisdictions
Supporting the resolution of incomplete and delayed accounting records, including bringing overseas entities up to date
Working through significant intercompany reconciliation issues and historic balance discrepancies
Supporting ongoing audit activity across multiple international territories
Managing finance issues arising from poor handovers and historic lack of process ownership
Working closely with internal stakeholders to improve visibility, reporting accuracy, and financial control
Supporting future systems migration activity as international entities move onto the Group Sage platform
Suitable Candidate for the Interim Financial Controller vacancy:
Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) is essential
Proven experience in interim Financial Controller or senior finance leadership roles within complex or international businesses
Comfortable operating in environments with incomplete records, limited process, and evolving structures
Strong technical accounting background with experience resolving complex reconciliations and balance sheet issues
Hands-on approach with the ability to move between detailed financial work and oversight responsibilities
Experience managing overseas entities, outsourced finance providers, and multi-jurisdictional reporting requirements
Resilient, pragmatic, and able to work independently within a fast-moving environment
Additional benefits and information for the role of Interim Financial Controller:
Hybrid working arrangement
Opportunity to play a key role in stabilising and improving an international finance function
Exposure to a broad range of overseas operations and finance transformation activity
Salary dependent on experience
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