Interim Audit and Reporting Lead

HAYS
London

Job Description

Interim Reporting and Audit Lead - London - c. £600 / day

Your new company
A fast-growing, globally operating business backed by serious investment and operating across multiple international jurisdictions. With a complex group structure and a critical audit cycle underway, the CFO is bringing in experienced contract support to steady the ship and lead from the front during a key transition period.This is a high-visibility assignment working closely with senior finance leadership in a PE-backed / listed environment where pace, structure and technical credibility really matter.
Your new role

  • You’ll take full ownership of the global statutory audit and accounts process, coordinating audits across multiple countries and acting as the central point of contact for auditors, group finance and local teams.
  • This is a hand-on role setting the audit plan, driving timelines, resolving technical issues and ensuring IFRS-compliant statutory accounts are delivered cleanly and on time.
  • Contract length is initially short-term, with a strong likelihood of extension for the right individual.
  • Hybrid working, London-based.

What you'll need to succeed
  • Proven experience leading global audits end-to-end across multiple jurisdictions
  • A background in PE-backed or listed businesses where audit complexity, pace and scrutiny are high
  • Strong IFRS and statutory reporting expertise
  • Confident managing and challenging external auditors
  • Excellent stakeholder management skills. You’ll be dealing with CFOs, and international finance teams.
  • A structured, organised and calm approach under pressure
  • ACA / ACCA / CPA qualified (or equivalent)
  • Comfortable parachuting into a business and adding value from day one
  • Ideal for seasoned contractors who’ve been here before and enjoy doing critical audit periods without politics.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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Posted 2026-05-16

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