Interim Financial Controller Interim NEW

Overview

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

This role focuses on statutory reporting, financial control, and governance across a multi-entity international structure, ensuring robust controls, accurate reporting, and compliance across the finance function.

The Company

This organisation is a well-established, internationally recognised consumer brand with operations across multiple global markets. The business continues to scale while maintaining a strong focus on:

• Robust financial control and governance
• High-quality reporting and audit readiness
• Commercial discipline and operational efficiency
• A collaborative, high-performing finance team

The Role

As Interim Financial Controller, you will take ownership of core financial control and statutory reporting responsibilities across the group.

Financial Control & Statutory Reporting

• Lead statutory reporting across all entities, including UK and international subsidiaries
• Act as primary contact for external auditors and tax advisers, managing audits and resolving technical queries
• Prepare and review statutory accounts under UK GAAP or IFRS, ensuring full compliance
• Own balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and appropriate supporting documentation
• Ensure strong financial controls and governance across all entities

Tax, Compliance & Governance

• Oversee tax compliance, including corporation tax, VAT, PAYE, and international filings
• Partner with external advisers on tax matters, including compliance and planning initiatives such as R&D claims
• Support the Group Financial Controller on group structure, intercompany accounting, and cross-border reporting requirements

Finance Operations & Team Leadership

• Provide oversight and challenge to Finance Business Partners, ensuring reconciliation quality and reporting integrity
• Oversee overhead and capex reporting, ensuring alignment to budgets and appropriate financial control
• Lead and develop members of the finance team, maintaining high standards of delivery and accountability
• Support continuous improvement in financial reporting processes and controls

Candidate Profile

Qualifications & Technical Experience

• ACA, ACCA, CA, or equivalent qualified accountant
• Strong experience in statutory reporting, audit management, and financial control
• Experience working within multi-entity and/or international business structures
• Strong understanding of UK GAAP and/or IFRS
• Solid knowledge of UK tax compliance (VAT, corporation tax, PAYE)

Finance Process & Operational Understanding

• Strong understanding of core finance processes, including:
• Procure-to-Pay (P2P)
• Order-to-Cash (O2C)
• Balance sheet controls and month-end close processes
• Ability to operate effectively within structured, controlled finance environments

Leadership & Personal Attributes

• Proven ability to lead and support finance teams
• Strong attention to detail and technical accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with senior stakeholders

Compensation & Benefits

• £85,000-£90,000 + benefits
• 12-month fixed-term contract
• Hybrid working (c.3 days per week in South West London office)
• Exposure to a high-performing international finance function
• Collaborative and commercially focused working environment