Job Description
3-6 month contract role starting ASAP
Interim Global Lease Controller- c.£100-125k - PE backed Bristol business Immediate Start | Highly Flexible
A large, complex international group is seeking an experienced senior finance leader to take ownership of its global lease portfolio in a business-critical role with significant executive exposure.
This role sits at the centre of the organisation’s financial governance, providing oversight of lease accounting, supporting strategic decision-making, and ensuring robust control across multiple jurisdictions.
The role:
* Lead and oversee all lease-related activity globally, ensuring consistent governance and control across the full lease lifecycle
* Provide strategic insight on lease vs. buy decisions, partnering with CFO, CEO and senior leadership
* Full accountability for IFRS 16 reporting, balance sheet integrity, and high-quality disclosures
* Oversee right-of-use assets and lease liabilities, including valuation, remeasurement and life cycle management
* Own audit relationships for lease accounting, ensuring audit readiness and timely resolution of issues
* Provide senior oversight of lease contract governance, working closely with Property, Legal and Procurement
* Drive performance, controls and continuous improvement across global lease processes
* Lead and develop a team of c.8 (manager to analyst level)
Key requirements:
* Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)
* Deep, hands-on IFRS 16 lease accounting experience in a large, complex organisation (non-negotiable)
* Proven senior leadership experience with ownership of complex balance sheet areas
* Strong background in audit, controls, and global finance environments
* Practice candidates are considered at Director level or above.
Package & details:
* c.£100-125k (FTC) or day rate equivalent
* Highly flexible working - 2-4 days per month in the office
* Immediate start required
This is a high-impact, visible role that will move quickly.
Please get in touch for a confidential discussion if you have the required IFRS 16 & lease reporting experience and are available at short notice. # 4797047