Head of Compliance and Money Laundering Reporting Officer

London Stock Exchange Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A globally recognised consumer brand is seeking a Head of Group Reporting on a 12-month fixed-term contract. In this high-impact role, you will oversee Group consolidation and external financial reporting while leading a dedicated team. Ideal candidates will be qualified accountants with significant experience preparing Group accounts in publicly listed environments. This position requires strong communication skills and a commercial mindset, alongside a commitment to process improvement and team development.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / equivalent).
• Senior external reporting experience within a publicly listed environment.
• Strong track record of preparing Group accounts and IFRS financial statements.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of Group consolidation, statutory accounts, and external financial reporting.
• Leading the Group Reporting team for monthly consolidated management information.
• Partnering closely with commercial finance and Investor Relations.

Skills

Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / equivalent)

Senior external reporting experience

Strong track record of preparing Group accounts

Up-to-date technical accounting knowledge

Commercially astute

Proven people leader

Confident communicator

Ability to manage multiple workstreams

Tools

OneStream

D365

Job description

Head of Group Reporting (12-Month Fixed-Term Contract)

We're supporting a globally recognised, listed consumer brand with the appointment of a Head of Group Reporting on a 12-month fixed-term contract, starting early 2026. This is a high-impact senior finance role, reporting into the Director of Financial Control & Reporting, with ownership of Group reporting across a complex, international footprint.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of Group consolidation, statutory accounts, and external financial reporting.
• Leading the Group Reporting team responsible for monthly consolidated management information and board reporting.
• Partnering closely with commercial finance, FP&A, and Investor Relations.
• Providing technical and commercial accounting guidance, including preparation of board-level papers.
• Driving continuous improvement in reporting processes, controls, and efficiencies.
• Managing external audit relationships and ensuring smooth audit delivery.
• Collaborating with transactional finance and global accounting teams.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / equivalent).
• Senior external reporting experience within a publicly listed environment.
• Strong track record of preparing Group accounts and IFRS financial statements for external publication.
• Up-to-date technical accounting knowledge with a robust controls mindset.
• Commercially astute, pragmatic, and solutions-focused.
• Proven people leader with experience building and developing teams.
• Confident communicator, comfortable presenting at senior leadership and Board level.
• Able to manage multiple workstreams and deliver under tight reporting deadlines.
• Experience with OneStream and/or D365 beneficial, but not essential.