Role Summary
This role in a 6-month contract and will initially focus on supporting the UK CFO and Lead Financial Controller in building a scalable and robust financial control function. You will play a critical role in process and controls improvement, statutory and management reporting, and financial analysis.
You will take full ownership of monthly close, management packs, commentary, and Board/Audit Committee reporting, while helping define and embed improvements to reporting processes, systems, and controls.
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Key Responsibilities
- Support the design and implementation of a build-operate-transition model for a strengthened UK financial control function
- Lead or support enhancements in financial controls, processes, and reporting accuracy
- Manage the UK month-end close process and preparation of monthly management packs, including insightful variance analysis and commentary
- Own the production of Board and Audit Committee reporting, ensuring high-quality financial insights
- Ensure timely and accurate IFRS statutory reporting, with particular focus on IFRS 15 revenue recognition - CW MUST HAVE
- Liaise with external auditors, tax advisors, and other third parties to support audit and compliance requirements
- Collaborate with Group Finance, FP&A, and operational stakeholders to streamline intercompany, cost allocation, and reporting processes
- Support system and process improvements (e.g., automation, ERP optimisation)
- Mentor junior finance team members and support a high-performance team culture
Candidate Profile
Required:
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with 5-10 years post-qualification experience
- Strong experience in financial control, reporting, and finance process improvement
- In-depth knowledge of IFRS, particularly IFRS 15 (Revenue from Contracts with Customers) and have applied this to the software industry
- Familiarity with SaaS or platform-based revenue models
- Demonstrated experience preparing management packs, financial analysis, and board-level reporting
- Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic business-ideally with both scale-up and corporate exposure
- Experience in a technology or managed services company serving financial services clients. Will also consider experience in the banking/asset management/insurance sector
- Advanced Excel and strong systems/ERP skills
Preferred:
- Exposure to internal control frameworks (e.g., SOX-lite or similar)
- Comfortable working in a build-and-improve environment with evolving processes
Randstad Financial & Professional encourage applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Randstad Financial & Professional acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003
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