At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead group financial reporting and ensure accurate consolidated accounts for a global foundation.
- Company: Join the IFRS Foundation, shaping financial reporting standards worldwide.
- Benefits: Flexible working, professional growth, and engaging projects that serve the public interest.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities for career advancement and meaningful work.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in finance while collaborating with diverse international experts.
- Qualifications: Professional accounting qualification and 5+ years in group reporting required.
The predicted salary is between 66150 - 80850 £ per year.
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Status
6 months fixed term contract (Immediate start)
Job Purpose
Provide hands‑on leadership of group financial reporting and year‑end close activities, ensuring timely and accurate consolidated accounts, audit readiness, and segment reporting analysis across the Foundation and its global entities.
- Principal Accountabilities
- Interim Focus – to 30 April 2026
- Team Oversight & KPIs
- Set clear deliverables for the financial reporting team and monitor performance metrics tied to year‑end delivery.
- Provide coaching and review support for team members preparing subsidiary and consolidation outputs.
- Monthly & Management Reporting, Controls, Reconciliations & Housekeeping
- Oversee P&L and balance sheet reconciliations and year‑end tidy‑up activities.
- Support strengthening of internal controls, financial procedures and reporting consistency.
- Review overseas entity submissions for accuracy, consistency with policies, and variance commentary quality.
- Provide consolidated monthly financial results with clear, executive‑level commentary on performance drivers, risk areas and outlook.
- Year‑End Group Reporting & Consolidation
- Ensure all subsidiary reporting, balance sheet reconciliations and intercompany eliminations are complete, accurate and aligned to group timelines.
- Review and guide accountants on subsidiary statutory accounts and compliance requirements.
- Lead the preparation of the FY25 consolidated statutory financial statements under IFRS, including all consolidation journals and supporting schedules.
- Audit Preparation & Delivery
- Assist the Director of Finance with audit preparation, including coordination of deliverables, preparation of audit schedules and management of auditor queries.
- Segment Reporting (IASB / ISSB)
- Support the CFO and Director of Finance in implementing an enhanced income and cost allocation methodology to enable FY25 segment disclosure and strengthen internal reporting.
- Ad hoc
- Assist in production of the annual group budget.
- Support the Director of Finance with ad‑hoc tasks as required.
Essential Skills and Qualifications
Qualifications
- Recognised professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA) with at least 5 years relevant post‑qualification experience in group reporting
- Strong IFRS technical skills, including multi‑currency / FX and consolidation accounting
- Advanced MS Excel skills (complex formulas, Power Pivot tables, Power Query)
- Experience in multi‑entity, international structures
- Strong people leadership, with a track record of leading teams through year‑end and audit processes.
- Attributes
- High accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong organisational and multitasking abilities; ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively, and to proactively seek guidance for complex tasks.
- Excellent analytical abilities.
- Good communication skills.
- Preferred
- Experience working for a not‑for‑profit organisation.
- Experience working with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central / Power BI.
- Application closing date : 31st December 2025
We reserve the right to interview candidates and potentially close the role early should we find a suitable candidate.
About us
At the IFRS Foundation, we believe better information leads to better decisions.
We set financial reporting standards that enable companies to meet the evolving information needs of the global capital markets.
United by our purpose to foster trust, growth and long‑term financial stability in the global economy, we engage in challenging, meaningful work every day—across all our areas of expertise.
If you share our passion for this mission, we want to hear from you.
Working for our global organisation offers many benefits, including
- Rewarding work that serves the public interest
- Engagement with diverse international experts
- Inclusive and collaborative teams
- Intellectually challenging projects
- Flexible working arrangements
- Numerous areas of specialisation
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
Diversity and inclusion are seen as key strengths of our organisation.
These qualities are essential for us to engage with and meet the needs of our varied global stakeholders, and they are part of what makes the IFRS Foundation a great place to work.
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Interim Group Financial Controller employer: Ifrs-Foundation
The IFRS Foundation offers a dynamic work environment in the heart of London, where employees are encouraged to grow and develop their skills in finance. With a strong emphasis on collaboration and innovation, the company provides hybrid working arrangements that promote work-life balance, alongside opportunities for professional development and meaningful contributions to global financial standards.
