Interim Group Financial Controller

Description

The responsibilities of the Interim Group Financial Controller role include but are not limited to:

• Lead monthly, quarterly and year-end financial reporting and group consolidation, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
• Oversee statutory accounts and ensure compliance with UK GAAP, IFRS and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Manage regulatory reporting, statutory audits and relationships with external auditors.
• Maintain and enhance financial controls, governance and reporting processes, driving efficiency and automation.
• Work with finance systems and data teams to improve reporting infrastructure, processes and data quality.
• Lead and develop a multi-jurisdictional finance team, focusing on performance, succession planning and talent development.

Skills

The skills of the Interim Group Financial Controller role include but are not limited to:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CA, CPA or equivalent) is essential, and Big Four / Top 10 accounting practices is desirable.
• Previous Group Financial Controller and Group Reporting experience from an insurance broker.
• Experience working in a multi-entity group or supporting consolidated reporting under UK GAAP / FRS 102.
• Excellent attention to detail and able to meet tight deadlines.

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Please note that due to the expected volume of applications, we will only be able to respond to those candidates whose experience matches the requirements of our client. We are sorry, but if you have not heard from us within the next ten days, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Walker Hamill has been a specialist finance and strategy recruiter for over 30 years. We have an extensive client group, including major multinational listed organisations, private equity backed businesses and privately owned companies. We recruit across all sectors and have particularly strong client relationships in media, retail, pharma/biotech, technology, property/real estate, leisure and business services. Headquartered in London, we have additional offices in continental Europe.