Global Consultancy
We are looking for an Interim Group Financial Controller to join a global consultancy business on a 12 month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave. The role will be responsible for the group's accounting operations across their international entities, ensuring they meet reporting standards whilst managing a small team. The successful candidate will have strong communication skills and enjoy working in a fast paced and dynamic environment. Immediate start required.
Description
- Lead all UK and global entity audits, from planning through to financial statement filing, while ensuring compliance with technical accounting requirements.
- Oversee financial planning and reporting, including annual budgets, headcount, monthly results reviews, variance analysis, and board-level commentary.
- Manage treasury operations covering cash flow forecasting, hedging, bank payments, and capital expenditure reporting.
- Partner with internal teams on business decisions, support due diligence and integration, and enhance finance and operation systems.
- Recruit, train, and manage the finance team, embedding robust financial policies, internal controls, and continuous process improvements.
Skills
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with a minimum of 8 years PQE.
- Previous Group experience in a large international professional services organisation.
- Knowledge of IFRS is essential.
- Experienced dealing with an international group with multicurrency exposure.
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics365 or similar accounting software.
- Strong leadership and inter-personal skills.
- High attention to detail and written/verbal communication.
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Please note that due to the expected volume of applications, we will only be able to respond to those candidates whose experience matches the requirements of our client. We are sorry, but if you have not heard from us within the next ten days, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Walker Hamill has been a specialist finance and strategy recruiter for approaching 40 years. We have an extensive client group, including major multinational listed organisations, private equity backed businesses and privately owned companies. We recruit across all sectors and have particularly strong client relationships in media, retail, pharma/biotech, technology, property/real estate, leisure and business services. Headquartered in London, we have additional offices in continental Europe.