Financial Controller Interim

Intro
Cedar is currently partnered with an international consumer brand to support with the recruitment of an Interim Financial Controller based in South West London. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract, paying £85,000-£90,000 + benefits.

The Company
With operations across multiple international markets, this business continues to scale at pace. They combine strong brand presence with a disciplined commercial approach and a high-performing finance team focused on robust controls, compliance, and clear reporting.

The Role
As Interim Financial Controller, you will:

• Lead statutory reporting across all entities, including audits for UK and overseas subsidiaries.
• Act as the main point of contact for external auditors and tax advisers, managing all queries and ensuring timely completion.
• Own all balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and robust evidence for key risk areas.
• Support Finance Business Partners with oversight, challenge, and consistency of reconciliations.
• Manage tax compliance across all entities including corporation tax, VAT, PAYE, and international filings.
• Work with external advisers to identify tax planning opportunities and oversee initiatives such as R&D claims.
• Oversee overhead and capex reporting, ensuring spend discipline and alignment to budgets.
• Prepare and review statutory accounts and supporting schedules under UK GAAP or IFRS.
• Develop and lead the finance team, driving continual improvement in reporting and compliance.
• Support the Group Financial Controller on group structure, intercompany processes, and cross-border reporting requirements.

Your Profile
You will ideally have:

• A recognised accountancy qualification (e.g. ACA/ACCA/CA).
• Strong technical experience in statutory reporting, audit management, and financial control.
• Experience working with multiple entities or international subsidiaries.
• A clear understanding of UK tax compliance; exposure to tax planning initiatives is beneficial.
• Proven leadership capability within a finance team.
• A track record of improving controls, reporting quality, and governance.
• The salary of £85,000-£90,000 represents a fair value or logical progression from your previous package.

Compensation & Benefits
As well as the annual salary of £85k-£90k + benefits, this contract role offers the opportunity to join a high-performing, internationally focused finance function with significant exposure to senior stakeholders.

Their South West London office is well-connected to multiple transport links, and the role is offered on a hybrid basis with c.3 days per week in the office.

The environment is collaborative, commercially driven, and committed to continuous improvement.