Head of Group Finance

Page Personnel; England; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in the UK is seeking a Head of Group Reporting to lead the finance team and enhance reporting processes. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in technical accounting, hold a professional qualification like ACA or ACCA, and have excellent leadership skills. This role offers a competitive base salary ranging from £100,000 to £128,000, along with additional benefits such as a car allowance and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Competitive base package

Car allowance

Bonus

Career growth opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the group finance team.
• Drive continuous improvements in Group Finance.
• Review and enhance group controls.
• Lead technical accounting treatment and analysis.
• Develop Group financial consolidation processes.
• Act as a key advisor on financial systems strategy.
• Deliver internal and external financial reporting.

Skills

Technical accounting expertise

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Leadership skills

Education

Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA)

Tools

Financial systems 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