Looking for candidates who have operated in this capacity for businesses around the $5 Billion-$10 Billion turnover

This role requires a high-caliber finance professional to provide immediate stability and strategic leadership during a transitional period. As the Interim Group Head of Finance , you will be responsible for the integrity of the Group’s financial reporting, the robustness of the control environment, and the leadership of the central finance function for a publicly traded organization.

Key Responsibilities

1. External Reporting & Compliance

1. Lead the preparation and delivery of interim and full-year results in accordance with IFRS and Listing Rules.
2. Manage the relationship with external auditors, ensuring a smooth audit process and timely resolution of technical accounting queries.
3. Oversee the production of the Annual Report, ensuring high-quality narrative reporting and ESG disclosures.

2. Financial Control & Governance

1. Maintain a rigorous internal control framework (SOX or equivalent standard) across the Group to mitigate risk.
2. Monitor and manage Group cash flow, liquidity, and treasury operations, ensuring covenant compliance.
3. Provide oversight for Group tax strategy and statutory compliance across all jurisdictions.

3. Strategic Business Partnering

1. Support the CFO in preparing materials for Board and Audit Committee meetings.
2. Collaborate with Investor Relations to provide accurate financial data for analyst presentations and market updates.
3. Drive the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting cycles, providing insightful variance analysis.

4. Team Leadership & Transformation

1. Provide steady leadership to the finance team, ensuring high engagement and performance during the interim period.
2. Identify and implement immediate "quick-win" process improvements within the month-end close cycle.

Experience & Qualifications:

1. Qualified Accountant:
2. PLC Background: Proven experience in a senior finance leadership role within a listed environment is essential.
3. Technical Excellence: Deep mastery of IFRS and complex consolidation accounting.