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Interim Global Lease Controller
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Interim Global Lease Controller
Senior IFRS 16 Global Lease Accountant Fixed-Term Contract (Salaried) | £100–125k | Bristol-based with Hybrid Flexibility
About the Role
A market-leading international business based in Bristol is seeking a senior finance leader with deep IFRS 16 expertise to oversee a large global lease portfolio (hundreds to thousands of leases). This critical, hands-on role requires hands-on accountability for end-to-end lease governance, reporting, and teams.
Responsibilities
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Global lease portfolio oversight:
- Ensure consistent governance of leases across all regions.
- Manage the full lease lifecycle, from establishment to termination, with robust controls.
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Strategic lease decision-making:
- Partner with senior leadership to evaluate lease vs. buy options, assessing financial/commercial impacts.
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IFRS 16 compliance & reporting:
- Full responsibility for accurate balance sheet recognition of right-of-use assets and lease liabilities.
- Drive high-quality disclosures to meet regulatory and investor expectations.
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Asset/liability management:
- Oversee valuation, remeasurement, and lifecycle management of all lease-related assets/liabilities.
- Guarantee accuracy in lease-related data and ensure integrity across entire portfolios.
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Audit engagement:
- Act as the primary liaison for internal and external audits regarding lease compliance.
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Lease contract governance:
- Direct rent reviews, escalations, renewals, modifications, and terminations in collaboration with department heads.
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Process improvement & performance:
- Define and monitor global lease KPIs, ensuring adherence to policies and sustained process improvement.
- Optimise efficiency and scalability while maintaining robust controls.
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Team leadership:
- Lead, mentor, and influence global/regional lease teams, fostering alignment and accountability.
Profile & Requirements
The ideal candidate will have:
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- A chartered accountancy qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA), complemented by post-qualification experience.
- In-depth expertise in IFRS 16, including its impact on balance sheet recognition and disclosures.
- Proven leadership in managing and refining established lease accounting processes (post-implementation, not initial design).
- Credibility to engage effectively with senior stakeholders at all levels.
- Demonstrable track record supporting lease accounting system implementations and transformation projects.
- End-to-end process knowledge—capable of overseeing contracts, valuation, reporting, and controls seamlessly.
Job Offer
- Salary: £100–125k (salaried, fixed-term contract).
- Start Date: Immediate (role is business-critical).
- Flexibility: Hybrid working model available, with onsite presence required at times.
- Position: London-confident but Bristol-based, ideally aligned to the region.
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