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Interim Group Financial Controller

Hays Senior Finance
Greater London
3 weeks ago
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Interim Group Financial Controller

Employer Location England, London Salary GBP95000 - GBP100000 per annum + c. £100k FTC Closing date 9 Dec 2025 View more categoriesView less categories Sector Salary band , Contract type Hours Where will they be working You need to or to save a job.

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Your new company

An internationally focused business is seeking an experienced Interim Group Financial Controller to lead its financial reporting and consolidation activities. Operating in a fast-paced, regulated environment, this role will enable the business to meet the listed deadlines and support shareholders.

Your new role

This is a 6-month interim opportunity to

Take ownership of group-level financial reporting Audit coordination Technical accounting under IFRS. Preparing consolidated financial statements Supporting strategic decision-making through advanced financial modelling and scenario analysis. This role requires someone who can hit the ground running and deliver high-quality results under pressure.



What you'll need to succeed


ACA qualified accountant with at least considerable years' post-qualification experience Essential: Prior experience in industry-based PLC reporting Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP Proven ability to manage audits, consolidations, and complex financial processes Advanced financial modelling and forecasting skills A collaborative, detail-oriented approach with the ability to meet tight deadlines

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Company

At Hays we invest in lifelong partnerships that empower people and businesses to succeed. With over 50 years’ success under our belts and a workforce of 10,000+ people across 32 countries, we’ve evolved to put our customers at the heart of everything we do.



From CFO to Newly Qualified, we work with talented finance professionals and match them with organisations where they can achieve a lasting impact.



So much more than specialist recruiters in accounting and finance, what really sets us apart is our knowledge through scale, deep understanding and our ability to meaningfully innovate for our customers. All our consultants have strong relationships across the industry and the support of our extensive global network. That’s why organisations of all types and sizes – from international blue chips to SMEs – trust us to find the people who can help transform their business.



So, whether you want something local or international, permanent, or interim, we have the breadth of coverage and the depth of understanding to help you find it.



We have specialist recruitment teams in the following areas:

Corporate Governance Credit Control Part-Qualified Accountant Payroll Public Practice Accounting Public Services Accounting Senior Finance – Qualified Support, Ledgers & Bookkeeping Tax & Treasury

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