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The group has a complex, multi-entity, multi-currency structure and continues to grow through a busy programme of acquisitions, with several further transactions in the pipeline.\nThe Opportunity\nThe client requires an Interim Group Financial Controller to provide cover during an absence and to lead the group through a critical year-end period, with demanding statutory deadlines for both entity and Group audits.\nThe successful candidate will own the year-end close, consolidation and acquisition accounting, and will be the primary finance lead for the external auditors through to sign-off. This is a high-impact assignment for a technically strong finance leader who can take ownership from day one.\nResponsibilities:\nLead delivery of the Group’s year-end close, consolidation and statutory reporting process.\nOversee consolidation across a large, acquisitive, multi-currency group structure.\nTake ownership of acquisition accounting for a number of recently completed acquisitions, including purchase price allocations, fair value adjustments, goodwill calculations and deferred consideration.\nAct as the primary finance lead for the external audit, coordinating information and responses to meet entity and Group audit deadlines.\nReview and challenge the preparation of statutory accounts to ensure technical accuracy and consistency across the Group.\nProvide technical accounting guidance on FRS 102 and other complex accounting matters.\nLead, mentor and coordinate the Financial Control team through year-end and audit.\nPartner closely with the Group Finance Director and wider leadership team on finance transformation and M&A activity.\nRequirements\nACA qualified with 10+ years' post-qualification experience; 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