Zanda
Interim Financial Controller | IPO Readiness | Deep Tech | Outside IR35

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Zanda
Zanda is an executive search partner working exclusively with ambitious, founder-led businesses as they scale. We partner with founders, CEOs and leadership teams to deliver senior appointments that make a genuine difference to the trajectory of the business.
The business
A fast-growing deep tech business, backed by leading venture investors, building deeptech software used by organisations worldwide. The business is now preparing for a public exit.
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I’m in my final year doing Economics and I don’t know whether to apply for grad schemes now or do a masters first. What do you think?
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Also worth knowing: most autumn 2026 applications are open now. Timing matters more than you think.
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Graduate Consultant — 2026 Scheme
Why you're a good match
StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
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Why you're a good match
You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.
Experience fit
Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.
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No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
The role
This is an immediately available Interim Financial Controller role, central to getting the business ready for that exit. You will kick off PCAOB audits, lead the ERP implementation, and drive the wider long-term projects needed to bring the finance function up to public company standard.
Ideally you will have been through this before.


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What we are looking for
- Financial Controller experience with genuine exposure to PCAOB audit requirements and IPO or public listing readiness.
- A track record of leading ERP implementations from evaluation through to go-live.
- Comfort working at pace on long-term, high-stakes projects with direct visibility to the CFO and Board.
- Immediate availability is essential.
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