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Head of Financial Control - Management Accounting 3 Month Fixed Term Contract

LondonContract2026-10-15 → 2026-10-16
Hybrid

Core

Lead the Financial Control team to own the quality and integrity of management accounts, balance sheet, and month-end processes for a European rail platform.

Role type

Senior IC Head of Management Accounting

Builds

Management accounts, balance sheet, and month-end close processes

Domain

Travel / Transportation (Rail & Coach)

Required skills

IFRS, accounting policy judgement, team leadership, stakeholder management, project management, ERP platforms, working capital analysis, external reporting, internal controls

Preferred skills

Listed company experience, multi-currency business experience

Technologies

ERP platforms, finance automation tools

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a team of Senior Finance Managers; ensure timely and audit-ready month-end close; act as subject matter expert for external reporting and controls; drive continuous improvement and automation in financial processes; partner with cross-functional teams on complex projects; oversee cost budgeting and working capital performance.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC