Financial Controller in Slough

Intro
Cedar is currently partnered with an international consumer brand to support with the recruitment of an Interim Financial Controller based in South West London. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract, paying £85,000-£90,000 + benefits.

The Company
With operations across multiple international markets, this business continues to scale at pace. They combine strong brand presence with a disciplined commercial approach and a high-performing finance team focused on robust controls, compliance, and clear reporting.

The Role
As Interim Financial Controller, you will:

• Lead statutory reporting across all entities, including audits for UK and overseas subsidiaries.
• Act as the main point of contact for external auditors and tax advisers, managing all queries and ensuring timely completion.
• Own all balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and robust evidence for key risk areas.
• Support Finance Business Partners with oversight, challenge, and consistency of reconciliations.
• Manage tax compliance across all entities including corporation tax, VAT, PAYE, and international filings.
• Work with external advisers to identify tax planning opportunities and oversee initiatives such as R&D claims.
• Oversee overhead and capex reporting, ensuring spend discipline and alignment to budgets.
• Prepare and review statutory accounts and supporting schedules under UK GAAP or IFRS.
• Develop and lead the finance team, driving continual improvement in reporting and compliance.
• Support the Group Financial Controller on group structure, intercompany processes, and cross-border reporting requirements.

Your Profile
You will ideally have:

• A recognised accountancy qualification (e.g. ACA/ACCA/CA).
• Strong technical experience in statutory reporting, audit management, and financial control.
• Experience working with multiple entities or international subsidiaries.
• A clear understanding of UK tax compliance; exposure to tax planning initiatives is beneficial.
• Proven leadership capability within a finance team.
• A track record of improving controls, reporting quality, and governance.
• The salary of £85,000-£90,000 represents a fair value or logical progression from your previous package.

Compensation & Benefits
As well as the annual salary of £85k-£90k + benefits, this contract role offers the opportunity to join a high-performing, internationally focused finance function with significant exposure to senior stakeholders.

Their South West London office is well-connected to multiple transport links, and the role is offered on a hybrid basis with c.3 days per week in the office.

The environment is collaborative, commercially driven, and committed to continuous improvement.