Head of Financial Accounting

Interim Group Financial Reporting Consultant – 9-Month Contract

Location: Central London 2-3 days per week

Contract: 9 months

Start Date: ASAP

Rate: Competitive day rate (outside IR35)

Stanton House is recruiting an Interim Group Financial Reporting Consultant with deep expertise in statutory reporting and audit to support a 9-month long project.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and manage the statutory reporting cycle for the group
• Drive the audit process to successful, timely completion
• Ensure audit readiness and compliance with evolving standards
• Lay the groundwork for future audit transitions
• Centralise and standardise accounting policies across entities
• Support the implementation of a new accounting module where required

Requirements

• Must be Big 4 qualified
• Must have a strong track record in statutory reporting at group level
• Proven experience managing audits, including Big 4 expectations and standards
• A hands-on operator who can lead, deliver, and embed best practice
• Experience in finance transformation or systems implementation is a plus

This is a high-impact role with executive-level visibility - perfect for a consultant who thrives on delivering structure, assurance, and future-proof reporting frameworks