Interim Global Lease Financial Controller. LilyLifestyle

3-6 month contract role starting ASAP. Interim Global Lease Controller – c.£100-125k – PE backed Bristol business. Immediate start, highly flexible.

A large, complex international group is seeking an experienced senior finance leader to take ownership of its global lease portfolio in a business‑critical role with significant executive exposure. This role sits at the centre of the organisation's financial governance, providing oversight of lease accounting, supporting strategic decision‑making, and ensuring robust control across multiple jurisdictions.

• Lead and oversee all lease‑related activity globally, ensuring consistent governance and control across the full lease lifecycle.
• Provide strategic insight on lease vs. buy decisions, partnering with CFO, CEO and senior leadership.
• Full accountability for IFRS 16 reporting, balance sheet integrity, and high‑quality disclosures.
• Oversee right‑of‑use assets and lease liabilities, including valuation, remeasurement and life cycle management.
• Own audit relationships for lease accounting, ensuring audit readiness and timely resolution of issues.
• Provide senior oversight of lease contract governance, working closely with Property, Legal and Procurement.
• Drive performance, controls and continuous improvement across global lease processes.
• Lead and develop a team of approximately eight (manager to analyst level).

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent).
• Deep, hands‑on IFRS 16 lease accounting experience in a large, complex organisation (non‑negotiable).
• Proven senior leadership experience with ownership of complex balance sheet areas.
• Strong background in audit, controls, and global finance environments.

Practice candidates are considered at Director level or above.

This is a high‑impact, visible role that will move quickly.

Package & details: c.£100‑125k (FTC) or day rate equivalent.

Highly flexible working – 2‑4 days per month in the office.

Immediate start required.