Interim Group Financial Controller

Interim Group Financial Controller 6 Month Contract £100,000Hybrid Northampton

Elevation Recruitment Group are working with a leading business who are looking for an Interim Group Head of Finance to support them through an period of growth and change.

This is a hands-on role focused on strengthening controls, improving processes and bringing structure to a busy finance function.

Responsibilities

• Lead the group finance function across multiple entities
• Take ownership of group consolidations and monthly financial reporting, ensuring accuracy across a complex group structure
• Oversee the preparation of statutory accounts and year-end reporting
• Manage the external audit process and act as the main point of contact for auditors
• Lead the technical accounting agenda, including consolidations, acquisition accounting and compliance with relevant accounting standards
• Manage core Financial Controller responsibilities including FX, treasury, insurance and day-to-day financial control across the group
• Ensure strong financial controls, governance and compliance are in place across all entities
• Review and improve financial processes to drive efficiency, accuracy and better reporting
• Support finance systems development and wider reporting improvements
• Provide clear financial insight to senior leadership and board stakeholders
• Lead, mentor and develop the finance team

Key Skills

• Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA

• Strong technical accounting knowledge

• Experience in group reporting and consolidations

• Experience managing audit and statutory reporting processes

• Strong financial controls and governance background

• Experience working within multi entity or group structures