Global Group Financial Reporting Lead (Hybrid)

Scotch Whisky; Castlecary; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plan

Private Healthcare

Pension plan

Cycle to Work

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance

Job summary

William Grant & Sons seeks a dynamic Group Financial Reporting Leader to head the Group Financial Reporting Team. You will oversee statutory reporting for the consolidated group and UK/Ireland subsidiaries, manage audits, and provide technical accounting guidance across the Group.

The role includes maintaining the Global Finance Manual, updating accounting policies, and supporting strategic finance projects within a truly global business.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading statutory financial reporting and audits.
• Strong communication skills with global teams.
• Experience with consolidations and accounting policy updates.
• Background in large multinational groups handling acquisitions.

Responsibilities

• Lead statutory financial reporting and audit processes for the group and UK/Ireland entities.
• Oversee consolidation, compliance with accounting standards, and external auditor interactions.
• Maintain and evolve the Global Finance Manual and accounting policies.
• Coordinate with external parties on due diligence, PPA, and FVA exercises.
• Support Finance Transformation and deliver reports to Audit Committee.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Technical accounting

IFRS knowledge

Education

ACCA/ICAS/ICAEW qualified

Job description

William Grant & Sons seeks a dynamic Group Financial Reporting Leader to head the Group Financial Reporting Team. You will oversee statutory reporting for the consolidated group and UK/Ireland subsidiaries, manage audits, and provide technical accounting guidance across the Group.

The role includes maintaining the Global Finance Manual, updating accounting policies, and supporting strategic finance projects within a truly global business.