An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a technically strong finance leader to join a large, multi-site international group headquartered in Birmingham.
The business is experiencing continued growth and transformation, making this an exciting time to join. This is a key leadership position with the opportunity to shape reporting standards, strengthen financial controls and make a significant impact across a complex group environment.
Reporting directly to the Group Finance Director, the Head of Financial Reporting will take ownership of group financial reporting, consolidation, statutory accounts and technical accounting.
This is a highly visible position with regular exposure to Group Board members. You will lead a capable team of four and work closely with senior finance and operational stakeholders across the organisation.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Owning the monthly financial close and consolidated group reporting process.
- Delivering accurate and insightful management reporting for the Group Board.
- Leading the annual group audit and preparation of consolidated statutory accounts.
- Taking ownership of technical accounting matters, including FRS 102, acquisitions, disposals, impairment reviews and other complex accounting judgements.
- Acting as the key point of contact for external auditors, tax advisers and other professional advisers.
- Ensuring robust accounting policies, financial controls and governance are maintained across the group.
- Supporting the accounting and integration of acquisitions, disposals and wider group restructuring activity.
- Driving continuous improvement across reporting processes, systems and controls.
- Supporting wider finance transformation and strategic projects.
- Leading, developing and mentoring a team of four, creating a high-performing and collaborative reporting function.
Ideally, you will
Be a qualified accountant, ideally ACA or ACCA, with a strong technical accounting and financial reporting background gained within a large, complex or multi-entity organisation.
You will have strong knowledge of FRS 102 alongside proven experience of consolidated group reporting, statutory accounts and leading complex external audits.
You should be comfortable operating in a senior and highly visible position, with the credibility to work directly with Board members, senior stakeholders and external advisers.
You will also be able to demonstrate:
- Strong technical accounting knowledge and experience dealing with complex accounting judgements.
- Experience leading and developing a financial reporting team.
- Exposure to acquisitions, disposals or other corporate activity would be highly advantageous.
- A track record of improving reporting processes, controls and governance.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- The ability to operate strategically while remaining hands-on when required.
This is a rare opportunity to join a substantial international group at an important stage of its development. The role offers significant Board exposure, a broad technical remit and the opportunity to shape the financial reporting function across a complex and evolving organisation.
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