Interim Financial Controller

Location: Freckleton

Your new company Join a dynamic, high-growth business backed by private equity, operating across international markets and scaling rapidly. This is a rare opportunity to be part of a transformation journey where finance is at the heart of strategic decision-making. The culture is fast-paced, ambitious, and collaborative, with a strong focus on innovation, governance, and performance. Your new role As Group Financial Controller, you'll take ownership of group-level financial reporting, consolidation, and control across a complex international structure.

You'll lead the month-end close, manage external audits, and partner with regional controllers and senior leadership to ensure financial integrity and process excellence is a hands-on, high-impact role where you'll:
Lead IFRS-based group consolidation and reporting Own the month-end close and challenge regional submissions Manage audit processes and statutory reporting Oversee intercompany reconciliations and balance sheet control Drive IP capitalisation and project accounting Champion process improvements and internal controls What you'll need to succeed Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent) with 8-12 years' post-qualification experience Strong technical expertise in IFRS, consolidation, and financial reporting Proven experience in month-end close, audit management, and intercompany accounting Exposure to IP capitalisation and project accounting in a tech or services environment A resilient, collaborative mindset with a passion for process excellence Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, PE-backed environment where change is constant is ever present.

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