Interim Finance Director in Leeds

Our client is seeking an experienced Interim Finance Director / Assistant Controller to provide leadership and continuity following the imminent departure of the incumbent Finance Director. This is expected to be a contract assignment of up to six months while a permanent appointment is secured and onboarded.

The successful consultant will take ownership of the EMEA controllership function, ensuring business continuity across financial reporting, governance and compliance during the transition period. A key priority will be maintaining a robust control environment, supporting ongoing SOX compliance activities and providing technical accounting leadership across the region.

Given the nature of the role, demonstrable US GAAP and SOX experience is essential, with the ability to quickly establish credibility within a complex international finance environment.

The assignment will involve leading a team comprising two Financial Controllers and two Senior Finance Managers, while partnering closely with the Group Corporate Accounting Director, who is based in the US. The successful consultant will be expected to operate with a high degree of autonomy, providing clear leadership, maintaining reporting timetables and ensuring continuity across all core controllership activities.

The client would ideally like someone who can be onsite in Leeds two to three days per week, with the flexibility to respond to business priorities throughout the engagement.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced interim finance leader with strong multinational controllership credentials who can step into a business-critical role from day one, provide stability during a period of transition and maintain momentum until a permanent appointment is in place.