Head of External Reporting

Hays; Swindon; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the retail sector is seeking a Head of Reporting to manage financial reporting and compliance. The role involves significant interaction with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring accurate financial statements and strategic financial guidance. Ideal candidates will have a strong ACA/ACCA background with experience in a fast-paced finance environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Profit related bonus

25 days holiday plus birthday off

Pension

Holiday trading scheme

Qualifications

• 5+ years progressive experience in a strategic finance role.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and UK statutory accounts.
• Experience in retail/FMCG finance teams.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for consolidated financial reporting and financial statements.
• Manage annual audit and deliverables in line with deadlines.
• Oversee cash flow and produce board reports.

Skills

Statutory reporting

IFRS

UK GAAP

Financial acumen

Attention to detail

Education

Qualified ACA/ACCA accountant

Job description

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My client, a 400m turnover High Street giant, is entering an exciting new chapter, filled with opportunity and growth. They have a number of positions allowing you to explore new pathways, broaden your expertise and play a key part in shaping the future of the business.

This role has senior visibility, being a key interface with external stakeholders, such as the Auditors, day-to-day Banking relationships and Tax advisors, in addition to exposure to senior internal stakeholders such as the Company Secretary, CFO, and CEO on key board topics.

What you will be doing

• Responsible for all aspects of consolidated financial reporting and the production of the financial statements for all subsidiary companies to the timetable agreed with the CFO and external auditors.
• Oversee the preparation of the full-year financial statements, taking account of all appropriate disclosure requirements.
• Manage the technical aspects of the Group consolidation - dual reporting (IFRS 16 and IAS 17), disclosures, notes, statutory cash flow statement, dealing with auditor queries
• Responsible for the annual audit and the effective delivery of these in line with the relevant deadlines.
• Oversee the production of effective, concise, and timely financial information to be circulated to the key decision makers within the business.
• Provide technical accounting guidance for the wider finance team as well as developing the accounting policy manual and implementation of new standards
• Manage the companies banking requirements and relationships
• Manage lender relationships and ensure covenant compliance across all debt facilities.
• Oversee cash flow on a daily basis and produce regular board reports with recommendations.
• Ensure that treasury and FX risks for the Group are identified and mitigated appropriately.
• Responsible for the development and implementation of the Group's treasury policy and banking relationships. Whilst the CFO owns the relationship, the Head of Finance will have exposure and lead elements of the day-to-day relationship.
• Liaise with tax advisors on planning and compliance, ensuring accurate and timely filings.
• Responsible for the tax risk register and compliance across the Group, including PAYE, Corporation tax (UK and overseas), and VAT, supported by the Tax Manager
• Prepare Board papers, presentations and summarise the main financial risks of the Group to the Board.

Who we are looking for

• Qualified ACA/ACCA accountant with 5+ years progressive experience working in a strategic or finance, commercially focused role with previous exposure to Treasury and Tax
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, UK statutory accounts and relevant disclosure requirements, including understanding of IFRS 16
• Highly numerate with attention to detail
• High level of commercial and financial acumen with the ability to formulate and clearly communicate analysis, insight and recommendations for future strategies
• Ability to partner with the business across all levels of the organisation, supporting the development of strategy, delivery and reporting of results
• Has worked in a fast-paced finance team, preferably in retail/FMCG.

About Us:

We're a company that values our people; from day one you will receive ongoing support and have access to our various training and development programmes as well as exciting career development opportunities for your future. We offer a wide range of benefits to say thank you for all your hard work including; a competitive salary, a profit related bonus, 25 days holiday plus your birthday off, pension, as well as other perks such as our popular holiday trading scheme.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

My client, a 400m turnover High Street giant, is entering an exciting new chapter, filled with opportunity and growth. They have a number of positions allowing you to explore new pathways, broaden your expertise and play a key part in shaping the future of the business.

This role has senior visibility, being a key interface with external stakeholders, such as the Auditors, day-to-day Banking relationships and Tax advisors, in addition to exposure to senior internal stakeholders such as the Company Secretary, CFO, and CEO on key board topics.

What you will be doing

• Responsible for all aspects of consolidated financial reporting and the production of the financial statements for all subsidiary companies to the timetable agreed with the CFO and external auditors.
• Oversee the preparation of the full-year financial statements, taking account of all appropriate disclosure requirements.
• Manage the technical aspects of the Group consolidation - dual reporting (IFRS 16 and IAS 17), disclosures, notes, statutory cash flow statement, dealing with auditor queries
• Responsible for the annual audit and the effective delivery of these in line with the relevant deadlines.
• Oversee the production of effective, concise, and timely financial information to be circulated to the key decision makers within the business.
• Provide technical accounting guidance for the wider finance team as well as developing the accounting policy manual and implementation of new standards
• Manage the companies banking requirements and relationships
• Manage lender relationships and ensure covenant compliance across all debt facilities.
• Oversee cash flow on a daily basis and produce regular board reports with recommendations.
• Ensure that treasury and FX risks for the Group are identified and mitigated appropriately.
• Responsible for the development and implementation of the Group's treasury policy and banking relationships. Whilst the CFO owns the relationship, the Head of Finance will have exposure and lead elements of the day-to-day relationship.
• Liaise with tax advisors on planning and compliance, ensuring accurate and timely filings.
• Responsible for the tax risk register and compliance across the Group, including PAYE, Corporation tax (UK and overseas), and VAT, supported by the Tax Manager
• Prepare Board papers, presentations and summarise the main financial risks of the Group to the Board.

Who we are looking for

• Qualified ACA/ACCA accountant with 5+ years progressive experience working in a strategic or finance, commercially focused role with previous exposure to Treasury and Tax
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, UK statutory accounts and relevant disclosure requirements, including understanding of IFRS 16
• Highly numerate with attention to detail
• High level of commercial and financial acumen with the ability to formulate and clearly communicate analysis, insight and recommendations for future strategies
• Ability to partner with the business across all levels of the organisation, supporting the development of strategy, delivery and reporting of results
• Has worked in a fast-paced finance team, preferably in retail/FMCG.

About Us:

We're a company that values our people; from day one you will receive ongoing support and have access to our various training and development programmes as well as exciting career development opportunities for your future. We offer a wide range of benefits to say thank you for all your hard work including; a competitive salary, a profit related bonus, 25 days holiday plus your birthday off, pension, as well as other perks such as our popular holiday trading scheme.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Desired Skills and Experience

Statutory reporting
IFRS and UK GAAP

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Retail Office Supplies and Gifts

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