Interim Balance Sheet Controller Interim

Summary: The Interim Financial Controller role is a 4-month contract based in London, focusing on enhancing balance sheet controls within a rapidly growing international business. The position requires collaboration with regional controllers and involves managing improvement projects across various financial areas. This role is classified as outside IR35 and offers a hybrid working model. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in the company's finance transformation efforts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading a group-wide review and remediation programme for balance sheet reconciliations
• Owning monthly balance sheet reporting, ensuring robust controls and resolution of reconciling items
• Rolling out governance frameworks, documentation standards, and financial control policies
• Partnering with regional controllers to identify risks and embed best practices
• Managing improvement projects across intercompany, fixed assets, accruals, and working capital
• Liaising with Group Technical Accounting and Consolidation teams to align accounting treatments
• Ensuring audit readiness through complete reconciliations and supporting schedules
• Identifying opportunities for automation and collaborating with process owners to reduce manual tasks

Key Skills:

• A formal accounting qualification (e.g. ACA / CIMA / CA)
• A strong background in financial control within complex, multinational environments
• Proven experience owning or remediating balance sheet processes and controls
• Technical strength, ideally with IFRS and audit experience
• Confidence engaging with auditors, regional finance teams, and senior leadership
• A hands-on, analytical mindset with the ability to drive improvements in a fast-paced setting

Salary (Rate): 750

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other