LHH Recruitment Solutions
Interim Global Revenue Controller
6 month contract – £600 – £700 per day (potentially outside IR35)
Manchester City Centre – Hybrid working – 2 days per week
The Opportunity
The role sits within the Global Finance Services (GFS) function and reports to the Head of Order to Cash.
You will oversee existing centralised revenue activities while leading the transition of remaining revenue accounting processes into the shared services model, with the goal of delivering a fully operational, self-sufficient central revenue function.
The Role
This is a hands-on, delivery-focused role requiring strong IFRS 15 & revenue recognition expertise and experience in finance transformation or shared services transitions. You will operate at senior stakeholder level while managing both BAU activity and transition workstreams.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee revenue recognition and month-end close for transitioned entities
- Lead the end-to-end transition of revenue processes into GFS
- Assess current processes, define readiness criteria, and deliver structured transitions
- Ensure consistency of policies, controls, and compliance post-transition
- Manage risks, issues, and programme reporting
- Act as the key link between divisional finance teams and GFS
- Support audit requirements and ensure strong control frameworks
- Deliver a complete handover to a fully independent central team
Candidate Profile
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
- Strong IFRS 15 expertise in complex, multi-entity environments
- Proven experience in finance transformation or shared services
- Strong stakeholder management skills at senior level
- Experience with ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Workday)
- Available immediately for a six-month contract
Additional Information
Experience in professional services, consulting, or similar environments is beneficial. The organisation is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.
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