Following a period of acquisition activity a privately owned, multi-site group with turnover need an experienced interim Group Financial Controller to step in quickly, stabilise the financial control environment and ensure the numbers are in good order whilst they complete a permanent appointment.

What the role involves

The immediate focus will be on post-acquisition accounting - bringing recently integrated entities up to standard, ensuring consolidations are clean, and producing accurate, timely reporting for the Board and CFO. You’ll take ownership of the month-end close, balance sheet and statutory obligations across the group, and provide the senior leadership team with the financial clarity they need to keep operating confidently.

*Group month-end close and multi-entity consolidations
*Balance sheet ownership and reconciliations
*Post-acquisition accounts preparation and entity integration
*Statutory accounts and audit support
*Cash flow reporting and working capital oversight
*Financial controls - maintaining and where necessary improving
*Contact for auditors, tax advisers and banking relationships
Who they need

A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with a solid practice background - ideally Top 10 or Big 4 - and proven experience in a group financial control environment. You’ll be comfortable picking up quickly, working with limited handover, and delivering accuracy under pressure. Multi-entity consolidation experience is essential.

The detail

*£80,000 – £100,000 PAYE
*Hybrid working with regular on-site presence in Leeds
*Available within two weeks
*Rolling contract with potential to convert to the permanent role for the right candidate
IPS Finance has 45 years’ experience in the Yorkshire accountancy recruitment market. We have built our business on long term relationships with both individuals and clients in all sectors, bringing real benefits to all concerned. Please visit our website to view the latest accountancy / finance and practice opportunities.