Group Reporting Manager

SF Partners; Greater London; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SF Partners is recruiting a Head of Reporting for a 9-12 month fixed-term contract in Greater London. The role leads group reporting, consolidation and external financial reporting, with oversight of the technical accounting function and consolidation teams.

The successful candidate will be ACA/ACCA qualified, with extensive UK listed company experience and strong IFRS/UK GAAP expertise. You will interact with auditors and senior stakeholders and drive delivery of the annual report and interim

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA qualified or equivalent.
• Significant experience with UK listed companies.
• Experience preparing and reviewing listed Group accounts, annual reports and interim statements.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP.
• Proven leadership of Group Reporting / Controllership teams.
• Experience liaising with auditors, Audit Committees and senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of the annual report, interim financial statements and monthly Group reporting.
• Own the Group consolidation process, including cash flow, FX, reserves and post-close adjustments.
• Oversee technical accounting and new IFRS implementations.
• Act as main contact for external auditors, senior leadership and Audit Committee.
• Draft and review Audit Committee and technical accounting papers.
• Lead, coach and develop the wider Group Reporting & Consolidation team.

Skills

Leadership experience

IFRS knowledge

UK GAAP knowledge

Education

ACA / ACCA qualification

Job description

We're working with a large, complex listed business to appoint an Head of Reporting for an initial 9 - 12-month fixed-term contract.

Reporting into the finance leadership team, this is a senior and highly visible role with ownership of Group reporting, consolidation and external financial reporting, alongside leadership of the technical accounting and consolidation teams.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the preparation of the annual report, interim financial statements and monthly Group reporting
• Own the Group consolidation process, including cash flow, FX, reserves and post-close adjustments
• Oversee technical accounting, including the implementation of new IFRS standards and complex accounting matters
• Act as a key contact for external auditors, senior leadership and the Audit Committee
• Draft and review Audit Committee and technical accounting papers
• Lead, coach and develop the wider Group Reporting & Consolidation team

What we're looking for:

• ACA / ACCA qualified or equivalent
• UK listed company experience is essential
• Significant experience preparing and reviewing listed Group accounts, annual reports and interim statements
• Strong technical knowledge across IFRS and UK GAAP
• Previous leadership experience within a Group Reporting / Controllership environment
• Experience working closely with auditors, Audit Committees and senior stakeholders

Given the nature of the appointment, we're particularly interested in speaking with people who are available immediately or on relatively short notice.