Head of Group Financial Reporting

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.

• 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.

• 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.