Interim Group Financial Controller (ED77620)

Interim Group Financial Controller (ED77620)

Duration: 15 months, maternity leave cover

Location: London (minimum 3 days in the office)

We are supporting a PE backed, international telecoms business, who are seeking an experienced Group Financial Controller to play a pivotal role in their global business. Ensuring the integrity of financial reporting, strengthening controls and supporting major finance transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead group financial reporting, consolidation, and statutory accounts under IFRS
• Oversee and manage external audit processes, including the FY26 auditor transition
• Own and drive strong internal controls, accounting policies and regulatory compliance
• Manage and develop a global team and partner with senior stakeholders
• Oversee month‑end close across multiple entities and currencies
• Lead finance transformation, including D365 migration, automation and process optimisation
• Support the finance roadmap by improving data quality, reporting and operational efficiency

Candidate Profile

• Qualified accountant with strong technical accounting and IFRS expertise
• Demonstrated experience of multi‑entity, multi‑currency consolidation
• Strong track record in enhancing control frameworks and leading clean audits
• Experienced in finance transformation, process improvement and change management
• Ideally experience with an ERP system migration (Microsoft Dynamics 365, Power BI and other digital finance tools)
• Background in telecoms

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Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Contract

Job function: Finance and Accounting/Auditing

Industries: Telecommunications