Finance Transformation Lead - Technical Accounting (IFRS 15)

Role: Finance Transformation Lead - Technical Accounting (IFRS 15)
Location: London (Southbank); Hybrid 3 days per week onsite
Rate: £600 to £700 per day Inside IR35
Duration: Initial 6 months

We are partnering with a global GovTech consultancy currently undergoing a major NetSuite implementation to unify its finance operations. Having grown rapidly through acquisitions, the organization is now transitioning from legacy, disjointed systems toward a single global standard.

In this role, you will be responsible for reviewing and implementing strong revenue recognition practices under IFRS15. This will involve a detailed review of the as-is practices and owning the implementation and delivery of any required improvements. Engagement with finance and non-finance stakeholders in articulating the change will be a priority. A key part of this activity is updated policy documents as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the review and implementation of strong revenue recognition practices under IFRS 15 across the group.
• Conduct detailed "as-is" review and gap analysis, and deliver a streamlined, future-proof implementation plan.
• Serve as the SME for IFRS and UK GAAP, authoring and updating policy documents that define how the business operates.
• Partner with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to articulate the impact of accounting changes.
• Manage external audit relationships and ensure all new processes sit within a rigorous internal controls framework.

Experience & Qualifications

• You must have significant experience implementing IFRS 15 policies specifically within a software/SaaS environment
• Proven track record in finance transformation or as a technical process owner
• ACA/ACCA (or equivalent) with a high degree of technical integrity
• Experience managing statutory reporting and external audits
• Experience leading geographically dispersed finance teams and managing stakeholders at the executive level
• Confident decision-maker on complex accounting matters