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    Global Lease Finance Controller (Hybid - 1 days in office)

    Accounting
    Hays Senior Finance
    Gloucestershire, Bristol
    Permanent
    Competitive
    On-Site

    Job Description

    Your new company

    A leading international organisation is seeking a Global Lease Controller to join its finance team. Operating across multiple jurisdictions, the business offers a complex and dynamic environment where lease accounting plays a critical role in financial reporting and governance.

    Your new role

    As Global Lease Controller, you will own and govern the organisation's IFRS 16 lease accounting process, ensuring compliance, consistency and robust controls across a large global lease portfolio. You will act as the subject-matter expert for lease accounting, partnering with senior stakeholders and supporting ongoing systems and process improvement initiatives.

    What you'll need to succeed

    Extensive hands-on IFRS 16 lease accounting experience.Proven experience managing large global lease portfolios, ranging from hundreds to thousands of leases.

    Experience supporting lease accounting system implementations and transformation programmes.

    Strong understanding of the end-to-end lease accounting process, including reporting, controls and governance.

    Experience operating and improving established lease accounting processes within a complex international environment.

    Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage and influence senior finance and business leaders.

    Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) preferred.

    What you'll get in return

    Opportunity to join a globally recognised organisation.A high-profile role with significant international exposure.

    Involvement in ongoing finance transformation initiatives.

    A highly competitive package of 125,000 + Bonus and Benefits

    What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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    Posted on August 12, 2026

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