Head of Group Finance

Michael Page (UK); England; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

A FTSE listed business in the United Kingdom is seeking a skilled Head of Group Reporting. The role involves leading the group finance team, enhancing financial reporting processes, managing complex financial projects, and acting as an advisor on financial systems strategy. This position offers a competitive salary package of £100,000 to £128,000, additional benefits such as a car allowance, and opportunities for career growth in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Car allowance

Bonus

Opportunities for career growth

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage complex financial projects effectively.
• Trained with a large firm is preferred.
• Strong expertise in technical accounting and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the group finance team.
• Drive improvements in group finance governance and reporting.
• Review and enhance group controls.
• Lead on technical accounting treatment and analysis.
• Develop and enhance Group financial consolidation processes.

Skills

Technical accounting expertise

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

People leadership

Education

Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA)

Tools

Relevant financial systems and software

Job description

• FTSE listed business
• Broad leadership role within the group function

About Our Client

My client is a Surrey based, FTSE listed business

Job Description

• Lead and develop the group finance team
• Drive continuous improvements in all aspects of Group Finance through developments in governance and more transparent, controlled reporting processes
• Review and enhance group controls
• Lead on technical accounting treatment and analysis
• Develop and enhance Group financial consolidation processes
• Act as a key advisor on developing the financial systems strategy
• Involved in delivery of internal and external financial reporting
• Involvement with group FP&A including budgeting and forecasting
• Lead ad hoc financial reporting projects across the Group

The Successful Applicant

A successful Head of Group Reporting should have:

• Strong expertise in technical accounting and financial reporting
• A professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA)
• Ability to manage complex financial projects effectively
• Trained with a large firm
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in relevant financial systems and software
• Strong people leadership skills

What's on Offer

• Competitive base package of base and car ranging from £100,000 to £128,000
• Additional benefits including car allowance and bonus
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development
• Supportive and professional work environment