Director of Financial Reporting

Venari Recruitment Limited; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Director of Financial Reporting on a 14-month contract. This role involves leading a finance team, overseeing all financial reporting processes, and ensuring compliance with legal and financial obligations. The ideal candidate will be CA/ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with significant post-qualified experience and strong leadership skills. The position allows for hybrid working, offering flexibility alongside a competitive salary.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualified experience in a Senior Finance role for a large, multi-site organisation.
• Proven experience in accountancy and finance management.
• Auditing and compliance experience with advanced analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation of annual report and financial statements.
• Manage audit relationship with external auditors.
• Lead change and innovation that promotes continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

CA / ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Venari Finance is delighted to partner with our high-profile, private equity-backed client in Glasgow to recruit a Director of Financial Reporting on a 14-month fixed-term contract basis.

The Director of Financial Reporting will lead a dynamic team based at the head office in Glasgow, reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer.

This role would suit an individual who is comfortable interfacing at a board level and is unafraid of providing their expertise at the C-suite level.

Role Overview:

• Overseeing the preparation of the interim and full year annual report and financial statements
• Oversee all technical accounting aspects, including IFRS16, acquisitions and disposals, impairment reviews, going concern assessment, and other significant areas of judgement
• Ensure completion and production of all financial support schedules used internally to support the Annual Report and external announcement
• Manage audit relationship with external auditors
• Review and preparation of audit committee papers
• Oversee monthly delivery of the consolidated management results, including full consolidated income statement, balance sheet, cash flow and segmental analysis with commentary for the Board
• Review of month-end figures across all operating divisions
• Ensure completion of all the Group s subsidiary financial statements
• Supporting senior management and the wider business with technical interpretation of business change, transactions, or corporate activities, including producing & review of technical papers
• Key liaison point with external accounting technical and tax advisers
• Develop and maintain all necessary systems and procedures to ensure that the Group s operations comply with all legal, tax and financial obligations
• Lead change and innovation that promotes continuous improvement throughout the finance teams.
• Recruit, develop and retain staff with a focus in high performing individuals
• Establish and maintain Group standards of financial and accounting practice/policies.
• Provide ad hoc input and support required for reporting to the Board and Committees
• Manage key corporate services vendor relationships

Candidate Background:

• CA / ACA / ACCA/ CIMA qualified; significant post-qualified experience (or equivalent)
• Significant post-qualified experience in a Senior Finance post for a large, multi-site organisation
• Proven professional experience in accountancy and finance management
• Strong leadership ability
• Auditing experience
• Compliance oriented
• Expert in accounting software
• Advanced analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills including verbal and written
• Problem solving skills and strong attention to detail being thorough but effective
• Lateral thinker who constantly seeks to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of tasks

Package:

• £up to £110,000
• Hybrid working of 2 days per week, onsite in Glasgow City Centre