Interim Controller

This interim Global Corporate Controller position sits at the centre of Planet Pharma's finance function, responsible for the accuracy and integrity of consolidated financial statements across the organisation. The role spans monthly consolidations, audit liaison, internal controls, and supporting the CFO with Board and lender reporting packages.

The Controller will work closely with FP&A and Treasury teams, lead the annual budget consolidation process, and manage purchase accounting related to M&A activity. The position also carries supervisory responsibility for a global accounting team, requiring a leader who can build trust and maintain productivity across jurisdictions.

• Prepare and produce global monthly consolidated financial statements
• Collaborate with the FP&A team to build Board and lender reporting packages for CFO review
• Consolidate input from all entities to support the annual budget process and produce required schedules
• Serve as primary contact for external audits, including M&A purchase accounting matters
• Develop, implement, and maintain financial controls and update policies as required
• Work with Treasury to prepare the weekly rolling cash forecast and analyse actual versus budgeted results

• Demonstrated experience in global corporate controllership or senior accounting leadership
• Strong technical knowledge of financial consolidations and reporting across multiple entities
• Experience coordinating external audits and managing auditor relationships
• Familiarity with internal controls frameworks and financial policy development
• Ability to supervise and develop a distributed accounting team
• Experience supporting M&A purchase accounting and working alongside FP&A and Treasury functions

Planet Pharma is a growth-stage life sciences staffing and solutions firm serving the pharmaceutical and biotech sectors. The company connects specialist talent with organisations across clinical, regulatory, and commercial functions, operating across global markets.