Head of Financial Reporting and Controls

AB Agri; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural firm is seeking a Head of Financial Reporting and Controls to manage global finance reporting and control functions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in financial reporting, leadership skills, and proficiency with ERP systems. This hybrid role in Peterborough offers a salary from £62,000 and a comprehensive benefits package including a discretionary bonus and private healthcare.

Benefits

Discretionary performance-related bonus

Car allowance

Private healthcare

Matched pension contribution of up to 10%

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent professional qualification.
• Minimum of seven years’ experience in financial reporting and control within a corporate or international environment.
• Solid understanding of VAT, credit control, invoice coding, expense management, tax, and treasury functions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve financial systems and data integrity, demonstrating adaptability to various ERP platforms.
• Manage and oversee all regional financial reporting and control activities across multiple international locations.
• Collaborate closely with the Finance Director and cross-functional teams to align processes and reporting standards.

Skills

Financial control

Leadership

Organizational skills

ERP systems proficiency

Advanced Excel skills

Education

ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent qualification

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Job description

Job Title:Head of Financial Reporting and Controls

Location:Hybrid - Peterborough

Contract type:Fixed Term - 12 months

Package includes:Salary from £62,000, plus a benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and reward your impact, including discretionary performance related bonus, car allowance, private healthcare, and a matched pension contribution of up to 10%

As the Head of Financial Reporting and Control at AB Vista, you will manage and coordinate the global financial reporting and control function, overseeing regional finance teams across multiple countries including Brazil, the US, Netherlands, Singapore, and India. This position offers the opportunity to enhance and refine the international finance function within a changing and evolving leadership team. It is ideal for a qualified, experienced finance professional with effective leadership ability and international exposure, prepared to maintain consistency and ensure excellence across a diverse, global finance operation.

What you'll be doing:

• Maintain and improve financial systems and data integrity, demonstrating adaptability to various ERP platforms
• Manage and oversee all regional financial reporting and control activities across multiple international locations, including Brazil, US, Netherlands, Singapore, and India.
• Ensure consistent delivery of accurate financial reports and controls, managing key risk areas effectively.
• Collaborate closely with the Finance Director and cross-functional teams such as Treasury, Tax, and Central Finance to align processes and reporting standards.
• Manage and develop a dispersed team of regional financial controllers and finance managers, promoting clear communication and effective performance.
• Implement initiatives to standardize financial reporting and control practices across regions, enhancing consistency and compliance.
• Support the integration of new leadership strategies and process improvements under the incoming Finance Director.

What you'll bring:

• Fully qualified accountant with ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent professional qualification.
• Minimum of seven years’ experience in financial reporting and control within a corporate or international environment.
• Extensive proficiency in financial control, month-end close, journal entries, accruals, prepayments, reconciliations, and risk management.
• Experience working with ERP systems, Microsoft Dynamics 365, and advanced Excel skills (e.g., VLOOKUP, pivot tables).
• Proficient organizational and leadership skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and a dispersed international team.
• Solid understanding of VAT, credit control, invoice coding, expense management, tax, and treasury functions.

Where growth meets purpose

What sets us apart is how we delight our customers - and that’s because of great people like you. People with different life experiences who share common values. Together, we’re shaping a world where responsible nutrition is accessible to all.With a big goal comes equally big opportunities to make a career that truly feels like your own. As a team we’re collaborative, purpose-driven and encourage trying new ideas. We also find ways to nourish your individual journey, so everyone can feel proud of the difference that they make in their own way.

We’re thrilled to share that AB Agri has been recognised as one ofThe Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2025. This is a proud moment for us all. It highlights the real progress we’ve made to build a workplace that is inclusive, supportive, and fair for everyone. Over the last 5 years we have rebuilt our talent management practices, from inclusive hiring, to transparent pay frameworks, flexible work, and the momentum of our Employee Network Groups. Our actions are embedding inclusion at the heart of how we operate and creating a culture where people can be themselves

As a Disability Confident employer, we’re committed to ensuring our application and recruitment processes work for everyone so if you need any additional support (like alternative formats for your application, bringing a support dog to the offices, a sign language interpreter - or anything else) just let us know.