Head of External Reporting

Rentokil Initial Careers; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Technical Finance Leader to drive compliance with accounting standards while collaborating with various teams. This pivotal role involves managing financial reporting, overseeing audits, and ensuring effective SOX controls. The position offers a hybrid working model and a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare and a generous holiday allowance. If you're passionate about finance and looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Hybrid working

Rentokil Initial Reward Scheme

23 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Death in service benefit

Healthcare

Free parking

Qualifications

• Significant experience with FTSE 100/250 audit and group finance.
• Expertise in SEC reporting and SOX controls.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial statements for interim and annual reports.
• Oversee external audit processes and stakeholder relationships.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and group accounting policies.

Skills

Technical Accounting Standards

Financial Reporting

SEC Reporting

SOX Controls

Leadership

Education

ACA / ACCA Qualified Accountant

Job description

You will provide technical finance leadership for the Group, working closely with stakeholders from FP&A, Tax, Treasury front office, Investor Relations, Communications, and Legal teams. The role is responsible for ensuring compliance with technical accounting standards and Group accounting policies while considering the commercial realities of the business.

Responsibilities

1. Overall project management of the financial statements sections of the Interim Results, Preliminary Announcement, Annual Report and Accounts, and Form 20-F filed with the SEC.
2. Managing the external audit process and relationships with key stakeholders.
3. Providing thought leadership on key technical accounting judgments and overseeing the development and integrity of Group accounting policies, ensuring compliance with IFRS and relevant legislation.
4. Playing a key role in ESG reporting.
5. Responsibility for the back-office Treasury team.
6. Ensuring the design and effective operation of the Group’s SOX controls.
7. Managing and developing the Group Financial Reporting team (5 direct/indirect reports) and the back-office Treasury team.

Candidate Requirements

• ACA / ACCA qualified accountant with significant experience working on a FTSE 100/250 audit, followed by experience in the Group Finance team of a FTSE 100/250 company.
• Experience with SEC reporting.
• Experience working on SOX controls.
• Experience leading or managing a back-office Treasury team (preferred).

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme.
• Hybrid working.
• Rentokil Initial Reward Scheme.
• 23 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Death in service benefit.
• Healthcare.
• Free parking.

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