Cooper Parry Finance Recruitment
Interim Finance Director
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About the Role
Our client is seeking an experienced Interim Finance Director / Assistant Controller to provide leadership and continuity following the imminent departure of the incumbent Finance Director. This is expected to be a contract assignment of up to six months while a permanent appointment is secured and onboarded.
Responsibilities
The successful consultant will take ownership of the EMEA controllership function, ensuring business continuity across financial reporting, governance, and compliance during the transition period. A key priority will be maintaining a robust control environment, supporting ongoing SOX compliance activities, and providing technical accounting leadership across the region.
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Key Requirements
- US GAAP and SOX experience is essential.
- The ability to quickly establish credibility within a complex international finance environment.
- Leading a team comprising two Financial Controllers and two Senior Finance Managers.
- Partnering closely with the Group Corporate Accounting Director, based in the US.
- Operating with a high degree of autonomy.
- Providing clear leadership, maintaining reporting timetables, and ensuring continuity across all core controllership activities.
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Location
The client would ideally like someone who can be onsite in Leeds two to three days per week, with the flexibility to respond to business priorities throughout the engagement.
Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced interim finance leader with strong multinational controllership credentials who can step into a business-critical role from day one, provide stability during a period of transition, and maintain momentum until a permanent appointment is in place.
Application
To be considered, please submit your CV in application or get in touch at andrew.mcleod@cooperparry.com.
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