Interim Head of Financial Accounting

Are you a skilled Financial Accounting leader who thrives in high-pressure environments? Do you have experience managing complex group structures and leading challenging year-end processes? Can you confidently manage a team of qualified accountants while acting as the key liaison for Big 4 auditors?

A prestigious London-based organisation is seeking an Interim Head of Financial Accounting on a nine month contract, to navigate an exceptionally complex year-end. With a high-risk filing deadline looming and significant internal pressure to ensure a smooth process, they need a hands-on, vocal leader to take charge.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the year-end process, ensuring financial statements are prepared to a high standard and on time.
• Acting as the key liaison for external auditors (Big 4), addressing queries and managing audit challenges.
• Managing and developing a team of high-performing, qualified accountants.
• Driving consistency in financial reporting across the organisation’s highly complex group structure.
• Managing senior internal and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment and efficient decision-making.

This is a unique opportunity to take on one of the most demanding year-end challenges in London. The role requires a highly experienced Financial Accounting professional who is not deterred by complexity but instead embraces it, providing calm, structured leadership in a high-pressure environment.

The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant, likely with a background in external audit, with extensive experience in complex group structures, and year-end delivery.

To be considered, please meet the following criteria:

• A full accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent), ideally with a background in audit to demonstrate the ability to “think like an auditor”.
• Significant experience in leading year-end processes within large, complex group structures.
• Proven ability to manage external auditors (Big 4 preferred) and drive financial reporting consistency.
• Strong leadership skills, with experience managing a team of high-calibre accountants.
• Ability to thrive in high-pressure environments and confidently engage with senior stakeholders.

This is an exceptional opportunity to take on a career-defining challenge within a prestigious organisation. Interviews are happening soon—apply now to be considered!