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Interim Regional Controller / Finance Director
Job Posted: 11 days ago
Salary: £ 500 - 500 / Day
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Surrey
Expire in: 16 days
Job Description
A hugely exciting opportunity to join an international organisation on an interim basis, assuming responsibility for the EMEA finance function and overseeing teams across EMEA. This assignment plays a critical role in providing continuity, stabilisation, and structured knowledge transfer while supporting ongoing change and transformation projects. The interim cover will remain in place until someone has been appointed to the role on a permanent basis.
Job Title: Interim Regional Controller / Finance Director (Knowledge Transfer & Transformation)
Job Type: Interim Contract
Location: EMEA (Hybrid working)
Day Rate: £ Highly Competitive
Interim Regional Controller / Finance Director, EMEA – Benefits
Competitive day rate
Significant influence at senior leadership and regional decision‑making level
Opportunity to lead and embed finance transformation across EMEA
Key role in stabilisation, process improvement, and knowledge transfer
Exposure to a fast‑scaling, international business environment
Hybrid working
Interim Regional Controller / Finance Director – EMEA – About The Role
This is a rare opportunity for an experienced interim finance leader to step into a pivotal Regional Controller / Finance Director role during a period of transition. You will provide essential continuity across the EMEA finance function while supporting transformation, strengthening controls, and ensuring a smooth handover to the permanent structure.
Operating at the heart of the EMEA leadership team, you will take ownership of financial performance, reporting, and governance while driving improvements across systems, processes, and team capability. A key focus of this assignment will be knowledge transfer, process documentation, and upskilling the regional finance team to ensure long‑term stability. This role requires a hands‑on, technically strong leader who can balance operational delivery with strategic oversight.
Key responsibilities include:
Acting as the senior interim finance lead across EMEA, partnering closely with regional leadership
Ensuring continuity of financial performance and providing clear insight on risks, opportunities, and key drivers
Leading all aspects of financial reporting in line with US GAAP and statutory requirements
Strengthening forecasting, budgeting, and long‑range planning processes
Enhancing revenue recognition and POC accounting in a high‑judgement environment
Reviewing, improving, and embedding a robust financial control framework
Leading and supporting transformation initiatives across systems, processes, and reporting
Improving the quality, speed, and impact of management and executive reporting
Optimising cash flow, treasury strategy, and working capital performance
Supporting operations to improve profitability and project‑level performance
Leading audits and ensuring a strong, compliant control environment
Delivering structured knowledge transfer, process documentation, and capability building across the regional finance team
The Successful Interim Regional Controller / Finance Director, EMEA Will Have:
A proven track record in senior interim finance leadership roles within complex, multinational environments
Deep expertise across controllership, FP&A, and financial strategy
Strong technical grounding in US GAAP and financial governance
Experience stabilising finance functions during periods of change
A commercially minded approach with the ability to influence at executive level
Demonstrated success in finance transformation and continuous improvement
Advanced capability in Excel, Power BI, and financial modelling
Experience with ERP systems
Desirable:
CPA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualification
Experience in private equity‑backed or listed environments
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