Interim Group Controller

About the assignment

As Interim Group Controller, you will act as a senior, trusted advisor and backfill to the Group Controllership function during a critical transformation and separation programme. You bring calm, experience and sound judgement to ensure continuity, quality and robust decision-making in a complex, PE-backed carve-out environment. You support business-as-usual controllership activities while advising on the design and implementation of a fit-for-purpose Group Controllership Operating Model.

Information about the organization

You will be part of a transformation-driven, fast-moving organisation transitioning from a legacy enterprise structure to a fully independent setup. The company operates on a global scale and is backed by a private equity investor, fostering a high-performance delivery culture. Data is considered a key enabler for operational independence and value creation. Experience within private equity and carve-out environments is essential to successfully navigate this dynamic context.

Job description

• Support and backfill Group Controllership business-as-usual activities during the carve-out and separation phase.

• Act as a senior sparring partner and advisor to Group Finance leadership on reporting, consolidation and controls.

• Provide expert judgement on IFRS, consolidation topics and audit-related matters.

• Support the design and implementation of a fit-for-purpose Group Controllership Operating Model.

• Oversee global financial reporting, consolidation and audit processes together with internal teams and external providers.

• Support the transition away from TSAs towards standalone processes and systems.

• Ensure high standards of internal controls, governance and reporting discipline.

• Support accurate integration of Purchase Price Allocation (PPA) reporting where required.

• Collaborate closely with Tax, Treasury, Legal, HR and Operations as a senior finance advisor.

Job requirements

• Extensive experience in PE-backed carve-outs, standalone transformations or CTFO-type roles.

• Deep expertise in IFRS, group consolidation and audit processes.

• Track record as a senior finance professional who advises, supports and enables.

• Comfortable operating as a backfill and sparring partner in complex environments.

• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence through experience and credibility.

• Hands-on, pragmatic and delivery-focused mindset.

• Experience with TSA exits and finance systems implementation.

• AI-savviness or openness to technology-driven process optimisation is a strong plus.