Interim Head of Financial Control – 3-6 Month Contract

Motorway

. Own month-end and year-end close, management accounts, IFRS statutory accounts, reconciliations and reviews .

Posted 10/21/2026contractLondon • United KingdomLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial management, including month-end close, IFRS reporting, and tax compliance, while leading finance teams through growth and automation initiatives. Proficient in managing cloud ERP systems like NetSuite and implementing AI-driven finance processes.

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Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)Experience Leading AI Automation in FinanceHands-On Month-End Close and ReconciliationsCloud ERP Experience (NetSuite)Strong Knowledge of UK Tax Compliance

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Hard Skills

Month-End CloseIFRS ReportingTax ComplianceCash Flow ForecastingReconciliationsManagement AccountsFinancial Control EnvironmentProject ManagementStatutory AccountsR&D Relief

Soft Skills

Clear Communication SkillsTeam LeadershipCoaching and Performance ManagementStakeholder EngagementAbility to Explain Finance Concepts

Tools & Technologies

NetSuiteAI ToolsFinance Systems StackCloud ERP

Certifications & Qualifications

ACAACCACIMA

Industry Keywords

High-Growth BusinessMarketplaceOperational FinanceTransformation RolesHMRC Relationships

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own month-end and year-end close, management accounts, IFRS statutory accounts, reconciliations and reviews
Set and own the financial control environment, policies and delegated authorities
Own corporation tax, VAT, PAYE, R&D relief, Companies House filings, HMRC relationships and tax treatment of new products and commercial structures
Plan and run the annual audit
Manage external accountants, tax advisers and legal advisers
Own cash flow forecasting, working capital, banking relationships, payment controls and cash-impact analysis
Be accountable for payments, receivables and payroll cycles
Own NetSuite and the finance systems stack
Lead the transition to an automated, AI-native finance function
Lead and develop the finance team through hiring, coaching, performance management and succession planning

Requirements

What you’ll need

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
Substantial post-qualification experience
Experience in a technology, marketplace or high-growth business, ideally with high transaction volumes
Experience leading an AI or automation change in a finance function
Record of leading finance teams through growth and change and developing people
Experience in operational finance and strategic or transformation roles
Solid grounding in project management
Hands-on experience of month-end close, reconciliations, and management and statutory reporting under IFRS or UK GAAP
Working knowledge of UK tax compliance, including VAT, PAYE and R&D relief
Experience managing advisers and HMRC correspondence
Experience owning a cloud ERP such as NetSuite
Experience automating manual finance processes and using data and AI tools
Strong grasp of working capital and cash flow forecasting
Ability to assess the cash impact of operational decisions
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Ability to explain finance to colleagues outside the function, the executive team and external stakeholders
Availability to start in December
Must address United Kingdom employment visa sponsorship requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Interim 3-6 month contract
Hybrid working arrangement
Opportunity to join a fast-growing scale-up
Opportunity to help change the car-selling industry
Award-winning, technology-led work environment
Opportunity to lead and develop a finance team