Group Financial Control and Reporting Lead £95,000 to £100,000 per annum Location: Central London (4 days in the office)Duration: inital 6-month FTC, with potential to go permanent Start Date: ASAP Altum Consulting is partnering with a global luxury group to recruit an experienced Group Financial Control and Reporting Lead to support the business through a critical year-end reporting and external audit period. Operating across multiple international markets, the business offers a complex, fast-paced environment with a strong global presence. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong finance professional to take ownership of Group financial reporting, external audit delivery and technical accounting within a sophisticated, multinational organisation. Key Responsibilities: Group Audit Leadership: Take ownership of the FY2026 external audit, acting as the primary point of contact and coordinating audit deliverables, timelines and outstanding issues across international finance teams. Group Financial Reporting: Lead the preparation, review and delivery of consolidated IFRS financial statements and disclosures, working closely with the Group Consolidation Lead to ensure accurate and timely reporting. Technical Accounting: Prepare and review IFRS technical accounting papers covering complex areas including business combinations, acquisition accounting, goodwill and impairment, fair value measurement, revenue recognition, leases and financial instruments. ..... full job details .....