Financial Controller (Group Consolidation)
Interim Contract

Location: Central London (5 days per week in the office – non-negotiable)
Contract: Daily Rate (IR35 TBC)
Rate: £500 per day 
Start Date: ASAP

We're partnering with a leading High End Luxery Consumer businesses to appoint an experienced Financial Controller on an interim basis. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded organisation with a collaborative culture, a high-performing finance function, and genuine career-enhancing experience.

Reporting into senior finance leadership, you'll take ownership of the Group consolidation process while leading a team of five finance professionals and supporting the ongoing development of the business's financial control environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Group consolidation and month-end reporting process.
• Manage and develop a team of five finance professionals.
• Ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial reporting across the Group.
• Drive improvements in financial controls, governance and reporting processes.
• Support internal audit activities and strengthen the internal control framework.
• Partner with senior stakeholders across Finance and the wider business.
• Identify process improvements and support key finance transformation initiatives where required.

About You We're looking for a qualified finance professional (ACA, ACCA or equivalent) with experience in a Financial Controller or Group Finance role. You'll ideally bring:

• Strong Group consolidation experience.
• A background in external audit or internal audit (Big 4 or Top 10 practice experience is highly desirable).
• Experience managing or mentoring finance teams.
• A strong understanding of internal controls, governance and audit processes.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• The ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, complex environment.

What's on Offer

• £500 per day (IR35 status to be confirmed).
• Immediate start.
• The opportunity to join a market-leading commerce business with an outstanding reputation.
• A high-impact leadership role with exposure to senior stakeholders.
• An experienced, collaborative finance team and a business recognised as a fantastic place to work.

Please note: This position is based in Central London and requires attendance in the office five days per week. This requirement is non-negotiable.