A brilliant opportunity for an experienced senior finance professional to join a growing and ambitious business as Head of Group Financial Reporting.
As the successful candidate you will take ownership of group-wide financial reporting across multiple entities, ensuring accurate and timely reporting, robust internal controls, and compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
This is a highly visible leadership role, pivotal in driving financial performance, enhancing reporting processes, supporting strategic decision-making, and contributing to the continued growth of the business.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare consolidated monthly management accounts and annual statutory financial statements.
Lead and continuously improve month-end and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
Drive process improvements and automation across financial reporting and finance operations, including systems development and implementation.
Develop, implement, and maintain accounting policies to ensure consistency and compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
Monitor developments in tax legislation, accounting standards, and industry best practice to ensure ongoing compliance.
Partner with the Head of Commercial Finance to enhance the presentation and effectiveness of financial reporting and analysis.
Manage intercompany accounting processes, including recharge agreements and reconciliations across group entities.
Support the annual budgeting and forecasting process, monitoring actual performance against budget.
Support treasury activities, including banking relationships and working capital optimisation.
Lead the annual external audit process and manage relationships with auditors.
Implement, maintain, and review internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure accurate financial reporting.
Support the CFO with the preparation of board reports and presentations.
Maintain up-to-date technical accounting and industry knowledge to support best practice across the finance function.
ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified accountant.
Minimum 8-10 years' experience within senior financial reporting roles.
Extensive experience in financial consolidation, reporting, budgeting, and forecasting within a large multi-entity environment.
Proven ability to partner with senior leadership teams on financial strategy and business performance.
Strong communication, organisational, and stakeholder management skills.
Strong financial modelling and presentation skills.
Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
Collaborative relationship builder with a flexible and adaptable approach.
What's on Offer
Opportunity to join a growing and evolving business in a key leadership position.
High level of exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic decision-making.
A role where you can genuinely influence reporting processes, controls, and operational improvement.
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