Interim Group Financial Controller - Communicate Recruitment Solutions LTD : Job Details

Interim Group Financial Controller – ACA qual, Big 4 trained

Consumer-Focused PLC | London | Hybrid (2–3 days onsite) | £120k–£130k

We’re seeking an experienced Group Financial Controller to provide maternity cover (12 months) at a well-established, listed consumer-facing business with a strong brand and nationwide presence. This is a high-profile interim role, reporting directly to the CFO, with responsibility for group financial reporting, controls, and leadership of the finance function.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of statutory and consolidated group accounts under IFRS
• Ensure accurate, timely delivery of PLC reporting and compliance obligations
• Manage the group audit process and relationships with external auditors
• Oversee financial controls, governance, and risk management across the group
• Provide technical accounting guidance on complex transactions
• Partner with senior stakeholders across commercial and operational teams
• Lead and mentor the group finance team through the maternity cover period

Key Requirements

• ACA qualified with Big 4 training
• Significant post-qualification experience in senior finance roles, ideally within listed companies
• Proven track record of delivering group financial reporting and PLC disclosures
• Strong IFRS technical expertise and familiarity with audit and governance requirements
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, able to influence at board level
• Hands-on, adaptable, and able to deliver in a fast-paced consumer-facing environment

Why Join

• Step into a pivotal finance leadership role in a well-known PLC
• Influence group-wide reporting and controls at executive level
• Hybrid working model (2–3 days in London HQ)
• Competitive day rate / salary equivalent (£120k–£130k)