Nr London

Contract

Negotiable

JasperRose are partnering with a rapidly scaling consumer brand in the lifestyle space. The business is experiencing strong growth and is looking for an Interim Financial Controller to support the incoming CFO and existing FC across reporting, compliance and process improvement as they strengthen their finance foundations.

This is a great opportunity to join a values‑driven, product‑led organisation with a collaborative culture and a genuine drive to modernise and professionalise finance. You’ll have a hands‑on role in stabilising reporting, tightening controls and mapping the processes required for a cleaner year‑end.

The role offers hybrid working with regular visits to the company’s HQ outside of London, with flexibility around how often you’re onsite.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

Month-End & Reporting

Supporting the FC with month‑end reporting, analysis and close activities
Implementing improvements to speed up and strengthen the month‑end process
Designing a more structured and reliable reporting cadence

Year‑End & Audit Preparation

Supporting preparation of the year‑end audit file
Leading stock‑related reconciliations ahead of audit
Ensuring the business is fully audit‑ready under tight timeframes

VAT & Compliance

Leading historic VAT registration across multiple European jurisdictions
Compiling, auditing and submitting VAT data with external partners
Reviewing VAT balances and ensuring data integrity
Mapping VAT processes, identifying weaknesses and implementing improvements
Supporting compliance work across subsidiaries (corporation tax, payroll tax)

Process Mapping & Improvements

Mapping sales and stock operational processes to ensure compliant revenue and stock recognition
Providing recommendations to improve stock reconciliation and COGS processes
Reviewing finance processes to reduce close timelines and remove blockers

Project & Commercial Support

Assisting with current transformation projects
Supporting cashflow and working capital analysis as required

The Successful Candidate:

Qualified ACA/ACCA
Experience in DTC, consumer goods or fast‑growth stock‑led businesses
Strong technical accounting background (month‑end, year‑end, audit, stat accounts)
Demonstrable experience in process mapping and improvement
Strong compliance exposure, ideally with European VAT
Hands‑on, proactive and comfortable operating with imperfect information
Able to work at pace while establishing clarity, control and structure

Apply now for a confidential conversation.

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