Intro
Cedar is currently partnered with a dominant Financial Services business to help them secure an Interim Legal Entity Controller. This role sits within Group Financial Control and has been created to add capacity across a number of accounting-led projects. It is based in their City office and offered as an initial 6-month contract, paying £500-650 per day (via umbrella).
The Company
This fast-growing organisation has made a significant impact on the Financial Services market in recent years. Now listed, they continue to expand operations across EMEA and APAC, often through strategic acquisitions and corporate restructuring. The firm is agile, technology-enabled, and known for its complex, cross-border operational model.
The Role
As Interim Legal Entity Controller, you will support the delivery of accounting and reporting outcomes linked to a wide range of strategic projects. Key areas of focus include:
1. Supporting the preparation of statutory accounts under IFRS, US GAAP and other local GAAPs for legal entities impacted by restructuring or change events.
2. Assisting with technical accounting papers and reviews in connection with acquisitions, disposals and intercompany reorganisations.
3. Supporting the legal entity close and consolidation process, ensuring accounting records remain accurate during periods of change.
4. Helping deliver le...