Interim Financial Controller – Overseas

Overview

An established PE-backed international business seeks a technically strong Interim Financial Controller to lead a complex overseas finance function during transition and stabilisation. The role is not business as usual; you will inherit a fragmented international finance structure with incomplete records, inconsistent processes, ongoing audit activity, and multiple entities requiring hands‑on oversight and clean‑up.

• Take ownership of overseas finance operations across multiple international entities with varying levels of financial control and process maturity
• Manage a combination of hands‑on financial work and oversight of outsourced finance providers across several jurisdictions
• Resolve incomplete and delayed accounting records, bring overseas entities up to date
• Address significant inter‑company reconciliation issues and historic balance discrepancies
• Support ongoing audit activity across multiple international territories
• Handle finance issues arising from poor handovers and historic lack of process ownership
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to improve visibility, reporting accuracy, and financial control
• Support future systems migration activity as international entities move onto the Group Sage platform

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) – essential
• Proven experience as interim Financial Controller or senior finance leadership roles within complex or international businesses
• Comfortable operating in environments with incomplete records, limited process, and evolving structures
• Strong technical accounting background with experience resolving complex reconciliations and balance‑sheet issues
• Hands‑on approach with the ability to move between detailed financial work and oversight responsibilities
• Experience managing overseas entities, outsourced finance providers, and multi‑jurisdictional reporting requirements
• Resilient, pragmatic, and able to work independently within a fast‑moving environment

• Hybrid working arrangement
• Opportunity to play a key role in stabilising and improving an international finance function
• Exposure to a broad range of overseas operations and finance transformation activity
• Salary dependent on experience

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