Interim Financial Controller

Description:

Beyond Talent is supporting a well-established, multi-entity business in the appointment of an Interim Financial Controller.

This is a key leadership role within the finance function, with a strong emphasis on taking ownership of statutory accounts and leading both UK and US audit processes. The successful candidate will work closely with senior stakeholders across the UK and internationally, ensuring robust reporting, compliance, and audit readiness.

This position will suit an experienced interim professional who is comfortable stepping into a business, quickly adding value, and leading on complex reporting and audit requirements.

You will take the lead on:

End-to-end statutory accounts preparation and delivery, ensuring accuracy and compliance with UK GAAP

Primary ownership of audit processes, acting as the key point of contact for external auditors across both UK and US requirements

Coordinating group reporting and alignment with international finance teams, including collaboration with US stakeholders

Ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting across monthly, quarterly, and annual cycles

Strengthening financial controls, improving processes, and ensuring audit readiness at all times

Alongside this, you will support broader finance leadership activity - partnering with senior stakeholders, providing insight, and helping to drive improvements across the function.

We’re looking for someone who can confidently take the lead in a hands-on interim role.

You’ll likely be:

A qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA), or highly experienced in a similar capacity

Proven at managing statutory accounts and leading external audits

Experienced working across UK GAAP, with exposure to US GAAP or international reporting frameworks

Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, changing environment, with the ability to hit the ground running

A strong communicator, able to manage relationships with auditors, senior stakeholders, and international teams

Why consider this role?

Opportunity to take full ownership of critical reporting and audit deliverables

Exposure to an international finance environment

A genuinely hands-on interim assignment where you can make a visible impact quickly

If you’re an experienced interim finance leader looking for your next assignment, or you’d like a confidential conversation, please get in touch