Job Description
Overview
Cedar is currently partnered with an international consumer brand to appoint an Interim Financial Controller based in South West London. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract offering £85,000-£90,000 + benefits.
This role focuses on statutory reporting, financial control, and governance across a multi-entity international structure, ensuring robust controls, accurate reporting, and compliance across the finance function.
The Company
This organisation is a well-established, internationally recognised consumer brand with operations across multiple global markets. The business continues to scale while maintaining a strong focus on:
- Robust financial control and governance
- High-quality reporting and audit readiness
- Commercial discipline and operational efficiency
- A collaborative, high-performing finance team
The Role
As Interim Financial Controller, you will take ownership of core financial control and statutory reporting responsibilities across the group.
Financial Control & Statutory Reporting
- Lead statutory reporting across all entities, including UK and international subsidiaries
- Act as primary contact for external auditors and tax advisers, managing audits and resolving technical queries
- Prepare and review statutory accounts under UK GAAP or IFRS, ensuring full compliance
- Own balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and appropriate supporting documentation
- Ensure strong financial controls and governance across all entities
Tax, Compliance & Governance
- Oversee tax compliance, including corporation tax, VAT, PAYE, and international filings
- Partner with external advisers on tax matters, including compliance and planning initiatives such as R&D claims
- Support the Group Financial Controller on group structure, intercompany accounting, and cross-border reporting requirements
Finance Operations & Team Leadership
- Provide oversight and challenge to Finance Business Partners, ensuring reconciliation quality and reporting integrity
- Oversee overhead and capex reporting, ensuring alignment to budgets and appropriate financial control
- Lead and develop members of the finance team, maintaining high standards of delivery and accountability
- Support continuous improvement in financial reporting processes and controls
Candidate Profile
Qualifications & Technical Experience
- ACA, ACCA, CA, or equivalent qualified accountant
- Strong experience in statutory reporting, audit management, and financial control
- Experience working within multi-entity and/or international business structures
- Strong understanding of UK GAAP and/or IFRS
- Solid knowledge of UK tax compliance (VAT, corporation tax, PAYE)
Finance Process & Operational Understanding
- Strong understanding of core finance processes, including:
- Procure-to-Pay (P2P)
- Order-to-Cash (O2C)
- Balance sheet controls and month-end close processes
- Ability to operate effectively within structured, controlled finance environments
Leadership & Personal Attributes
- Proven ability to lead and support finance teams
- Strong attention to detail and technical accuracy
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
- Strong communication skills and ability to work with senior stakeholders
Compensation & Benefits
- £85,000-£90,000 + benefits
- 12-month fixed-term contract
- Hybrid working (c.3 days per week in South West London office)
- Exposure to a high-performing international finance function
- Collaborative and commercially focused working environment
