Interim Global Lease Controller

Interim Global Lease Controller- c.£100-125k

Immediate Start | Highly Flexible

A large, complex international group is seeking an experienced senior finance leader to take ownership of its global lease portfolio in a business-critical role with significant executive exposure.

This role sits at the centre of the organisation's financial governance, providing oversight of lease accounting, supporting strategic decision-making, and ensuring robust control across multiple jurisdictions.

The role

Lead and oversee all lease-related activity globally, ensuring consistent governance and control across the full lease lifecycle

Provide strategic insight on lease vs. buy decisions, partnering with CFO, CEO and senior leadership

Full accountability for IFRS 16 reporting, balance sheet integrity, and high-quality disclosures

Oversee right-of-use assets and lease liabilities, including valuation, remeasurement and life cycle management

Own audit relationships for lease accounting, ensuring audit readiness and timely resolution of issues

Provide senior oversight of lease contract governance, working closely with Property, Legal and Procurement

Drive performance, controls and continuous improvement across global lease processes

Lead and develop a team of c.8 (manager to analyst level)

Key requirements

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)

Deep, hands-on IFRS 16 lease accounting experience in a large, complex organisation (non-negotiable)

Proven senior leadership experience with ownership of complex balance sheet areas

Strong background in audit, controls, and global finance environments

Practice candidates are considered at Director level or above.

Package & details

c.£100-125k (FTC) or day rate equivalent

Highly flexible working - 2-4 days per month in the office

Immediate start required

This is a high-impact, visible role that will move quickly.

Please get in touch for a confidential discussion if you have the required IFRS 16 & lease reporting experience and are available at short notice.

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