Interim External Reporting Consultant Financial Services | £500-£600 per day, Outside IR35 | Leeds - Hybrid Elevation Recruitment Group are supporting a complex, multi-entity Financial Services organisation to appoint an experienced Interim External Reporting Consultant on an interim basis. This requirement sits within the Group Financial Reporting function during a critical period of year-end delivery, audit activity and ongoing investor reporting. The Role Working within a highly experienced and collaborative reporting team, you will take ownership of statutory reporting and group external reporting across multiple entities. The function has recently completed a significant period of remediation work and process improvement and now requires a technically strong, hands-on interim who can add capacity, challenge outputs and ensure deadlines are met. Key Responsibilities Own delivery of Group external reporting and entity statutory accounts (UK & international) Produce, review and roll forward statutory reporting packs and supporting schedules Support Group IFRS reporting and consolidation activities Deliver quarterly financial information for investors and other external partners Oversee accounting treatment of portfolio investments Prepare and review cashflow statements and supporting disclosures Support external audit processes and maintain effective auditor relationships Prepare Audit Committee papers and supporting analysis Review and challenge financial data received from upstream finance teams Standardise and improve reporting templates, documentation and controls Operate effectively within a peer-review, flat team structure Candidate Profile We are keen to engage experienced interim professionals who: Have demonstrable experience in external reporting, statutory accounts and group reporting Have operated in complex, multi-entity or regulated environments (Financial Services advantageous) Are confident working with imperfect data and applying sound accounting judgement Are highly proficient in Excel and comfortable building and reviewing detailed reporting packs Can work at pace and deliver to tight reporting deadlines Are hands-on, detail-orientated and proactive in identifying issues Big 4 training, plc or large-group reporting experience would be beneficial but not essential. For further information and to apply, please contact Helenna Bell