Head of Accounting and Reporting

Hawk Eye Innovations; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A global sports technology firm in Basingstoke seeks a Head of Accounting & Reporting to lead their finance team. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years in finance leadership, strong technical accounting skills, and experience with SAP and Power BI. The role involves strategic reporting and operational oversight to ensure financial compliance and drive transformation. Join a company that's pushing the boundaries in sport technology.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-related bonus

Opportunities for growth and professional development

Qualifications

• Professionally qualified (ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with strong accounting knowledge.
• Significant experience in Finance & Accounting leadership (10+ years, with 5+ in management).
• Proven ability to influence and partner with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing finance team.
• Provide clear insights and actionable reporting to senior management.
• Oversee accurate monthly and quarterly financial statements.

Skills

Accounting standards

Finance leadership

Stakeholder management

Commercial awareness

Process improvement

SAP

Power BI

Education

ACCA, CIMA or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Job description

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Head of Accounting & Reporting

Location: Basingstoke (with flexibility for hybrid working)
Team: Global Finance Accounting (GFA)
Contract: Permanent

Salary: £90,000 - £110,000

About the Role

At Hawk-Eye Innovations, we're redefining what's possible in sport through technology - from powering VAR in football to delivering broadcast innovations in tennis, cricket, rugby and beyond. Behind the scenes, our Finance team makes sure the business runs as smoothly and efficiently as our tech on match day.

We're looking for a Head of Accounting & Reporting to lead our Accounting & Reporting team and act as a trusted advisor to the business. This role will combine leadership, business partnering, and technical expertise to ensure accurate and timely reporting, deliver operational efficiency, and drive continuous improvement across Hawk-Eye's finance processes.

You'll collaborate with senior leaders across Hawk-Eye and Sony, oversee accounting operations and statutory reporting, and play a key role in enabling our continued growth on a global stage.

What You'll Do

• Lead & inspire: Build, mentor and develop a high-performing finance team, instilling a growth mindset and a focus on delivering real business impact.
• Partner with the business: Provide clear insights and actionable reporting to senior management and department leads, influencing strategic decision-making.
• Own reporting: Oversee accurate monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements in line with accounting standards (IFRS) and corporate requirements.
• Run efficient operations: Manage end-to-end accounting processes (including AP, AR, GL, payroll, and fixed assets), working with our global finance platform and outsourcing partners.
• Drive change: Champion automation, continuous improvement and best practice across finance, ensuring we're always evolving in line with Hawk-Eye's ambitions.
• Support growth: Play a key role in M&A activities, integration projects and new system implementations, ensuring financial compliance and effective controls.

About You

• Professionally qualified (ACCA, CIMA or equivalent), with strong technical knowledge of accounting standards and reporting.
• Significant experience in Finance & Accounting leadership (10+ years, with 5+ in management).
• Proven ability to influence, advise and partner with senior stakeholders in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Strong commercial awareness with a track record of delivering insights that support business growth.
• Experienced in driving transformation and implementing scalable, automated finance processes.
• Confident leading global teams and working in a multinational, matrix organisation.
• Tech-savvy, with experience using SAP, Power BI and other finance systems.

Why Join Us?

• Work with some of the biggest sports and media organisations in the world.
• Access to Sony group benefits and resources.
• Competitive salary and performance-related bonus.
• Opportunities for growth and professional development within Sony's global network.
• A culture that values collaboration, innovation and continuous learning.

About Hawk-Eye

At Hawk-Eye, we innovate, challenge and push boundaries. From ball-tracking in tennis to goal-line technology in football, we deliver solutions that enhance sport for players, coaches, officials, broadcasters and fans around the world.

We're a team of bright and passionate people, driven by a love of sport and technology. If you thrive in a fast-moving environment where your work makes an immediate impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Ready to take the lead in shaping the future of finance at Hawk-Eye? Apply now.