Interim Group Financial Controller

G MASS Consulting

. Lead delivery of the Group’s year-end close, consolidation and statutory reporting process.

Posted 10/28/2026contractLondon • United KingdomSeniorLead💰 £115,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in leading year-end close processes, consolidation, and statutory reporting within complex multi-entity environments. Proficient in technical accounting standards such as UK GAAP and FRS 102, with a strong focus on acquisition accounting and audit coordination.

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ACA Qualified10+ Years Post-Qualification ExperienceGroup Consolidation ExperienceTechnical Accounting KnowledgeLeadership in Financial Control

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Hard Skills

Acquisition AccountingPurchase Price AllocationsGoodwill CalculationsDeferred ConsiderationStatutory Accounts PreparationYear-End Audit ProcessesMulti-Currency Group StructureFinancial ReportingIntegration of AcquisitionsTechnical Accounting Guidance

Soft Skills

MentoringTeam CoordinationAutonomous Operation

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Business CentralJet Reporting

Certifications & Qualifications

ACA

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesInsurance IntermediarySpecialty InsurancePrivate EquityM&A Activity

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead delivery of the Group’s year-end close, consolidation and statutory reporting process.
Oversee consolidation across a large, acquisitive, multi-currency group structure.
Take ownership of acquisition accounting for recently completed acquisitions, including purchase price allocations, fair value adjustments, goodwill calculations and deferred consideration.
Act as the primary finance lead for the external audit, coordinating information and responses to meet entity and Group audit deadlines.
Review and challenge statutory accounts preparation to ensure technical accuracy and consistency across the Group.
Provide technical accounting guidance on FRS 102 and other complex accounting matters.
Lead, mentor and coordinate the Financial Control team through year-end and audit.
Partner with the Group Finance Director and wider leadership team on finance transformation and M&A activity.

Requirements

What you’ll need

ACA qualified with 10+ years' post-qualification experience; Big 4 background preferred.
Significant experience within a large, complex, multi-entity group environment.
Extensive hands-on experience of group consolidations involving 50+ entities.
Strong technical accounting knowledge, including UK GAAP / FRS 102 and acquisition accounting.
Demonstrable experience leading year-end and statutory audit processes under demanding reporting timetables.
Proven experience managing and developing financial control or group reporting teams.
Track record of integrating acquisitions and delivering purchase accounting in acquisitive businesses.
Ability to operate autonomously with minimal supervision and hit the ground running.
Previous interim assignments within private equity-backed businesses preferred.
Experience of high-volume M&A environments preferred.
Previous Head of Group Reporting or Group Financial Controller experience preferred.
Experience managing year-end processes within groups of 75+ entities preferred.
Insurance intermediary, specialty insurance or wider financial services experience preferred.
Microsoft Business Central and Jet Reporting experience preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Immediate start
6-month initial contract