Finance Transformation Lead - Technical Accounting (IFRS 15)
Posted Today by IO Associates
£650 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
London, UK
Summary: The Finance Transformation Lead - Technical Accounting (IFRS 15) role involves overseeing the implementation of revenue recognition practices under IFRS 15 within a global GovTech consultancy. The position requires engaging with various stakeholders to ensure a smooth transition from legacy systems to a unified finance operation. The role is hybrid, requiring three days onsite in London, and is classified as inside IR35. The initial contract duration is six months.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own the review and implementation of strong revenue recognition practices under IFRS 15 across the group.
- Conduct detailed "as-is" review and gap analysis, and deliver a streamlined, future-proof implementation plan.
- Serve as the SME for IFRS and UK GAAP, authoring and updating policy documents that define how the business operates.
- Partner with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to articulate the impact of accounting changes.
- Manage external audit relationships and ensure all new processes sit within a rigorous internal controls framework.
Key Skills:
- You must have significant experience implementing IFRS 15 policies specifically within a software/SaaS environment.
- Proven track record in finance transformation or as a technical process owner.
- ACA/ACCA (or equivalent) with a high degree of technical integrity.
- Experience managing statutory reporting and external audits.
- Experience leading geographically dispersed finance teams and managing stakeholders at the executive level.
- Confident decision-maker on complex accounting matters.
Salary (Rate): £650 per day
City: London
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Role: Finance Transformation Lead - Technical Accounting (IFRS 15)
Location: London (Southbank); Hybrid 3 days per week onsite
Rate: £550 to £650 per day Inside IR35
Duration: Initial 6 months
We are partnering with a global GovTech consultancy currently undergoing a major NetSuite implementation to unify its finance operations. Having grown rapidly through acquisitions, the organization is now transitioning from legacy, disjointed systems toward a single global standard.
In this role, you will be responsible for reviewing and implementing strong revenue recognition practices under IFRS15. This will involve a detailed review of the as-is practices and owning the implementation and delivery of any required improvements. Engagement with finance and non-finance stakeholders in articulating the change will be a priority. A key part of this activity is updated policy documents as required.
Key Responsibilities
- Own the review and implementation of strong revenue recognition practices under IFRS 15 across the group.
- Conduct detailed "as-is" review and gap analysis, and deliver a streamlined, future-proof implementation plan.
- Serve as the SME for IFRS and UK GAAP, authoring and updating policy documents that define how the business operates.
- Partner with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to articulate the impact of accounting changes.
- Manage external audit relationships and ensure all new processes sit within a rigorous internal controls framework.
Experience & Qualifications
- You must have significant experience implementing IFRS 15 policies specifically within a software/SaaS environment
- Proven track record in finance transformation or as a technical process owner
- ACA/ACCA (or equivalent) with a high degree of technical integrity
- Experience managing statutory reporting and external audits
- Experience leading geographically dispersed finance teams and managing stakeholders at the executive level
- Confident decision-maker on complex accounting matters
