Group Finance Manager - External Audit

Interim Group Finance Manager (External Audit & Statutory Accounts)

Location: Remote with max 1 to 2 days per month office visit in Dudley

Contract: 3 Months

Day Rate: £600 per day Inside IR35

Notice Period: Maximum 2 weeks (immediate starts preferred)

A high-growth international software group (c. £500m turnover) is looking for an experienced Interim Group Finance Manager to project manage their upcoming year-end audit and lead statutory account preparation.

Reporting to the Head of Group Finance, you will take ownership of group consolidations across multi-currency jurisdictions, acting as the primary liaison with external auditors (KPMG) to ensure a smooth, on-time submission.

Key Responsibilities

• External Audit Management: Act as the main day-to-day point of contact for KPMG and internal teams (tax, treasury, regional finance) to keep the audit timetable on track.

• Consolidations & Statutory Accounts: Prepare and review year-end consolidated group accounts alongside UK subsidiary filings, ensuring all adjustments and disclosures are complete.

• Multi-Region Coordination: Consolidate financial reporting from overseas entities across the UK, North America, and APAC.

• Technical Accounting: Support technical accounting papers, including impairment reviews, going concern assessments, and IFRS 15 compliance.

What We’re Looking For

• Qualifications: Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent).

• Audit & Consolidation Background: Demonstrable experience leading external audits and preparing consolidated accounts for complex, multi-region groups (£300m–£500m+).

• Sector & Technical Standards: Proven background in the software, tech, or SaaS sector (or similar environments) with strong knowledge of IFRS 15 revenue recognition.

• Delivery-Focused: Happy to operate both strategically and hands-on to produce working papers and resolve audit queries.

• Availability: Available immediately or on a maximum 2-week notice period.