Group Finance Manager - External Audit
Interim Group Finance Manager (External Audit & Statutory Accounts)
Location: Remote with max 1 to 2 days per month office visit in Dudley
Contract: 3 months
Day Rate: GBP600 per day Inside IR35
Notice Period: Maximum 2 weeks (immediate starts preferred)
A high-growth international software group (c. GBP500m turnover) is looking for an experienced Interim Group Finance Manager to project manage their upcoming year-end audit and lead statutory account preparation.
Reporting to the Head of Group Finance, you will take ownership of group consolidations across multi-currency jurisdictions, acting as the primary liaison with external auditors (KPMG) to ensure a smooth, on-time submission.
Key ResponsibilitiesExternal Audit Management: Act as the main day-to-day point of contact for KPMG and internal teams (tax, treasury, regional finance) to keep the audit timetable on track.
Consolidations & Statutory Accounts: Prepare and review year-end consolidated group accounts alongside UK subsidiary filings, ensuring all adjustments and disclosures are complete.
Multi-Region Coordination: Consolidate financial reporting from overseas entities across the UK, North America, and APAC.
Technical Accounting: Support technical accounting papers, including impairment reviews, going concern assessments, and IFRS 15 compliance.
Qualifications: Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent).
Audit & Consolidation Background: Demonstrable experience leading external audits and preparing consolidated accounts for complex, multi-region groups (GBP300m-GBP500m+).
Sector & Technical Standards: Proven background in the software, tech, or SaaS sector (or similar environments) with strong knowledge of IFRS 15 revenue recognition.
Delivery-Focused: Happy to operate both strategically and hands-on to produce working papers and resolve audit queries.
Availability: Available immediately or on a maximum 2-week notice period.
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