Job Description
We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Interim Group Financial Controller to join our PE-backed Consumer client based in High Wycombe on an initial 6-month contract.
The role will be the main point of contact for all critical technical accounting queries and ensure compliance with IFRS standards. The successful candidate will support the finance and business SLT with a range of projects while identifying areas for improvement in controls and processes. This will help drive efficiency and accuracy across the organisation.
Location: High Wycombe (3 days p/w onsite)
Contract length: 6 months +
Candidate Rate: £700-£850 per day (outside IR35)
Start Date: Dec/Jan
Key Responsibilities of the Interim Group Financial Controller
* Lead the year-end close process, ensuring delivery of approved statutory accounts several legal entities in alignment with bank covenant requirements.
* Oversee and coordinate all activities related to the year-end reporting process, ensuring timely and accurate delivery.
* Act as the primary day-to-day liaison with auditors, ensuring all deliverables are submitted on time, and any audit issues are resolved effectively.
* Draft and/or review key management papers on areas of significant judgement and estimation, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and audit requirements.
* Ensure compliance with relevant IFRS standards, including IFRS 15 (Revenue Recognition), IFRS 16 (Leases), IAS 36 (Impairment), and IFRS 9 (Hedging).
* Provide guidance to the Financial Reporting team on complex technical accounting issues.
* Ensure all key balance sheets are reconciled and aged appropriately.
* Take a hands-on approach to resolving reconciliation issues and implementing process improvements.
Essential Requirements of the Interim Group Financial Controller
* The successful candidate will be a technically strong and experienced financial reporting professional, with a proven track record in managing complex reporting requirements.
* Ideally ACA qualified, with Big 4 training (but not essential).
* Significant experience in plc reporting and delivering statutory accounts.
* Strong technical accounting knowledge, including expertise in IFRS 15, IFRS 16, IAS 36, and IFRS 9.
* Demonstrable experience of leading year-end reporting processes, reporting and external audit management.