Interim Senior Finance Consultant · FCCA · Outside IR35

When the Stakes Are High
and the Timeline Is Short.

I specialise in stepping into complex, high-pressure environments and delivering group consolidations, external audit turnarounds, IFRS transitions, PE and listed company reporting, and finance transformation.

✓ FCCA Qualified ✓ Outside IR35 ✓ PE · AIM · Multinational ✓ Big 4 Audit Standards ✓ Available Now
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Hardeep Singh Sran
FCCA

About

Hardeep Singh Sran

Over 15 years, I have been repeatedly trusted by CFOs, Boards, and Big 4 advisory teams to resolve critical reporting issues, clear audit backlogs, and build financial infrastructure that holds up under scrutiny.

Clients engage me when the stakes are high and the timeline is short. Recent engagements include leading a full IFRS transition and first-time group consolidation at Swissport, re-engineering revenue recognition at TAG, and delivering multi-country statutory accounts across the UK, Spain, Sweden, and Singapore at Global Eagle under a Big 4 audit.

Technical depth across IFRS, FRS 101/102, acquisition accounting (PPA), IAS 36 impairment, IFRS 15 revenue recognition, IFRS 16 lease accounting, and related party accounting. Operationally strong on ERP optimisation, month-end close disciplines, and building the controls and documentation that make finance functions audit-ready and scalable.

Group Consolidation Statutory Accounts & Audit IFRS / FRS 101 / FRS 102 IFRS 15 Revenue Recognition IFRS 16 Lease Accounting IAS 36 Impairment Acquisition Accounting & PPA Finance Transformation & ERP Financial Controls & Governance Audit Readiness PE & Board-Level Reporting Month-End Close & Reconciliation
15+
Years' Experience
FCCA
Fellow of ACCA
OS IR35
Available Outside IR35
Big 4
Audit Standards

Track Record

Selected Career Highlights

A selection of complex engagements and measurable outcomes delivered across PE-backed, AIM-listed, and multinational businesses.

Swissport International

Delivered first-time group consolidated financial statements for the UK parent entity, simultaneously navigating a full IFRS transition and filing statutory accounts for years 2019 to 2022 in parallel.

Swissport International

Led Purchase Price Allocation (PPA) for two major acquisitions, including full acquisition accounting under IFRS 3, external specialist coordination, and post-merger integration.

TAG

Re-engineered revenue recognition and gross margin reporting to align with IFRS, eliminating audit risk and providing the first accurate, auditable revenue-stream analysis the business had produced.

TAG

Eliminated significant manual processing through advanced SQL and ERP optimisation — reducing close time, improving data integrity, and delivering measurable cost savings.

Global Eagle

Delivered multi-country statutory accounts (UK, Spain, Sweden, Singapore) under Big 4 audit scrutiny, including SOX compliance and US GAAP reconciliations.

NES Fircroft

Designed a risk- and materiality-based balance sheet reconciliation template adopted as the standard across all UK and European entities.

What I Offer

Services

Senior interim finance support across the full reporting and transformation lifecycle — available immediately, outside IR35.

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Group Consolidation & Reporting

First-time consolidations, multi-entity group accounts, intercompany eliminations, and IFRS/FRS 101/102 compliant reporting — including catch-up filings under compressed timelines.

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Statutory Accounts & Audit Delivery

End-to-end statutory account preparation and audit management. Primary audit lead coordinating with Big 4 and mid-tier firms, resolving technical queries and driving efficient sign-off.

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IFRS / FRS Technical Accounting

Deep expertise across IFRS, FRS 101 and FRS 102 — including IFRS transitions, impairment reviews (IAS 36), revenue recognition (IFRS 15), deferred tax, dilapidations, and lease accounting.

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Acquisition Accounting & PPA

Full IFRS 3 acquisition accounting, Purchase Price Allocation, coordination with external valuation specialists, and seamless post-merger consolidation for PE-backed and listed transactions.

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Finance Transformation & ERP

Process re-engineering, month-end close optimisation, ERP implementation and migration (SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, Sage), and advanced SQL reporting to eliminate manual processing.

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Financial Controls & Governance

Controls remediation, balance sheet reconciliation frameworks, VAT compliance across multiple jurisdictions, SOX compliance, and policy documentation to build lasting financial infrastructure.

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PE & Board-Level Reporting

CFO and Board pack preparation, group management reporting, PE investor reporting, and going concern assessments — decision-ready outputs for senior stakeholders.

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Interim Finance Leadership

Hands-on senior interim cover — Finance Manager, Group Accountant, or Audit Lead — stepping in immediately to stabilise and lead the finance function during critical periods.

Why Work With Me

What Sets Me Apart

Senior Resource From Day One

You engage with me directly throughout. No junior hand-offs. CFOs and Boards get FCCA-qualified, senior-level attention from start to finish.

Trusted by Big 4 Advisory Teams

Repeatedly embedded within or alongside Big 4 firms (Grant Thornton, external audit teams at Swissport, Global Eagle, NWF Agriculture) — operating to the highest standards.

Technical Depth, Practical Delivery

Rare combination of deep technical accounting knowledge and hands-on operational delivery. I don't just advise — I prepare the accounts, manage the audit, and train the team.

Outside IR35, Available Immediately

Available for outside-IR35 engagements with no notice period. Experienced across PE-backed, AIM-listed, and multinational environments internationally.

Multi-Jurisdiction Experience

Statutory accounts across UK, Spain, Sweden, Singapore and Ireland. VAT compliance across UK and Europe. US GAAP reconciliations and SOX compliance for US-listed entities.

Improvements That Last

Every engagement leaves the finance function stronger — documented policies, trained teams, and scalable processes that sustain improvements after I've moved on.

Get In Touch

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Currently available for outside IR35 interim engagements across finance transformation, technical accounting, group reporting, and audit readiness — anywhere in the UK.

If you have a critical deadline, an audit backlog, or a finance function that needs stabilising, let's talk. I offer a free initial call to understand your situation.

hsranconsulting@outlook.com
Hale, Manchester
linkedin.com/in/hsran