Head of Financial Reporting

Kennedy Pearce Consulting; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable consulting firm based in Derby is looking for a Head of Financial Reporting to lead its finance team. This role involves overseeing all internal and external financial reporting, managing audits, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified accountant with a strong background in financial reporting and people management. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £90,000, a 20% bonus, and the flexibility of hybrid working hours.

Benefits

20% bonus

Pension and private medical cover

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Strong financial reporting experience within a large corporate environment.
• Proven experience managing audits and engaging with external auditors.
• Experience working with tax advisers.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate and timely financial reporting for internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead statutory accounts preparation and external audit process.
• Manage debt compliance and covenant reporting.

Skills

Financial reporting

People management

Audit management

IFRS knowledge

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

A well-established, growing organisation is seeking a Head of Financial Reporting to join its finance leadership team in Derby.

This is a replacement role, reporting directly to the Finance Director, offering a blend of technical financial reporting responsibility and people leadership within a dynamic and collaborative environment.

The Role

As Head of Financial Reporting, you will take ownership of all internal and external financial reporting, lead the statutory accounts and audit process, and oversee debt compliance activities. You will manage a capable financial accounts team while working closely with senior stakeholders across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate and timely financial reporting for internal and external stakeholders
• Lead statutory accounts preparation and external audit process
• Maintain strong working relationships with external auditors
• Manage debt compliance and covenant reporting
• Support the Finance Director with wider finance activities
• Line manage and develop the financial accounts team (3 direct reports)
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the business to ensure reporting meets all requirements

About You

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
• Strong financial reporting experience within a large corporate environment
• In-depth knowledge of IFRS and statutory reporting
• Proven experience managing audits and engaging with external auditors
• Confident people manager balancing leadership and hands-on delivery
• Experience in asset-heavy or complex corporate environments
• Exposure to debt compliance and covenant reporting
• Experience working with tax advisers

What's on Offer

• Salary up to £90,000 + 20% bonus
• Pension and private medical cover
• Hybrid working model (3 days Derby, travel to other sites as required)
• Flexible working hours agreed locally (37.5 hours per week)

Interview Process

Two-stage interview process followed by a final meeting. Start date to be agreed based on notice period.