Interim Financial Controller

Interim Financial Controller | Property & Real Estate | £500-£600 per day

Location: Central London-based (4 days in the office)
Contract: 9 months
Day Rate: £500-£600 per day

Altum Consulting is partnering with an established real estate business in London to recruit an experienced Interim Financial Controller for an initial 9 month contract.Operating across a diverse portfolio of property assets and investments, the business has a complex, multi-entity structure and is seeking a technically strong, hands-on Financial Controller to take ownership of financial reporting, strengthen financial controls and support the wider finance function during a period of change.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Taking ownership of the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.

• Leading the preparation of statutory accounts and coordinating the year-end audit process.

• Managing group reporting and consolidations across multiple legal entities and Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs).

• Overseeing balance sheet reconciliations, intercompany transactions and financial controls.

• Managing cash flow forecasting, working capital and treasury activities across the property portfolio.

• Ensuring accurate accounting and reporting of property-related income, expenditure and investment activities.

• Providing oversight of service charge accounting, property-related costs and revenue recognition where applicable.

• Leading and supporting the finance team, ensuring the smooth delivery of day-to-day financial operations.

• Partnering with senior stakeholders, including the Finance Director, asset management teams, external auditors and tax advisers.

• Reviewing existing finance processes and identifying opportunities to improve reporting, systems and internal controls.

Candidate will be/have:

• ACA, ACCA, CA, CIMA or equivalent qualification.

• 7 years industry experience.

• Strong technical accounting knowledge, including IFRS and/or UK GAAP.

• Experience managing complex group structures, including multiple entities and consolidations.

• A proven track record of owning statutory reporting, year-end audits and financial controls.

• Strong Excel skills and experience working with established finance systems.

• A hands-on approach, with the ability to operate both strategically and operationally.

• Excellent stakeholder management skills and the confidence to lead a finance team.

• Previous experience within property, real estate, investment management or another asset-intensive industry would be advantageous.

If this role is of interest, please contact Anya Keinzley on the attached details.