Interim Group Finance Director

JSS are partnering with a high growth, PE backed business based in High Wycombe to appoint an Interim Group Finance Director, joining during a period of increased activity following a recent acquisition. Reporting to the Group CFO and managing a small team, the role will take ownership of the Group Finance function, ensuring high quality delivery of BAU reporting and controls, while also supporting a range of ongoing projects and initiatives. This is a broad, hands‑on role, suited to an experienced interim who is comfortable operating at pace, embedding quickly and delivering immediate impact.

Group Reporting & Technical Accounting

• Ownership of consolidated Group reporting (P&L, balance sheet and cash flow) across a multi‑entity international structure
• Lead on technical accounting matters, including IFRS considerations and new standards
• Management of the audit relationship and delivery of year end processes

Controls, Governance & Systems

• Ownership and ongoing enhancement of the Group controls environment
• Oversight of finance systems and reporting infrastructure
• Driving consistency of processes, controls and governance across the Group
• Preparation and delivery of consolidated annual reporting
• Ownership of the annual impairment review process

Projects & Additional Scope

• Accounting policy development and documentation
• IFRS related workstreams (including IFRS 16)
• Enhancement of controls and risk frameworks

Candidate Profile

• ACA qualified (Big 4 background preferred)
• Strong technical accounting capability (consolidations, IFRS, controls)
• Experience in international, multi‑entity environments
• Confident leading and developing teams
• Able to operate effectively in a fast‑paced, evolving business
• Exposure to ERP implementations (ideally NetSuite)
• Experience supporting post‑acquisition environments

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