Head of Group Financial Reporting

Marc Daniels; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an interim Head of Group Financial Reporting to enhance their financial performance and ensure compliance with internal policies. This pivotal role involves overseeing group consolidation, managing stakeholder relationships, and providing strategic guidance to senior leadership. You will be instrumental in implementing financial controls and developing a motivated team. The ideal candidate will possess a professional accounting qualification and strong technical accounting skills, with a focus on IFRS standards. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification required (CIMA, ACA, or ACCA).
• Strong technical accounting and group reporting skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead accurate and efficient group consolidation and elimination processes.
• Provide coaching and development to create a motivated team.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Financial Reporting

Technical Accounting

Team Management

IFRS Standards

Process and Control Frameworks

Education

CIMA

ACA

ACCA

Job description

An international market leader require an interim Head of Group Financial Reporting to lead accurate and timely consolidated Group reporting including off ledger entities and implementing financial controls to comply with internal policy and regulatory requirements. You will possess excellent stakeholder management and collaboration skills to optimise financial performance and mitigate risks.

Key responsibilities:

• Accountable for accurate and efficient group consolidation (including off ledger entities) and elimination processes in line with group accounting policies and standards across all entities on a monthly basis.
• Accountable for posting and recording the correct accounting transactions for sale purchase and trade and asset acquisitions at time of acquisition and subsequent fair value adjustments.
• Key strategic lead for aligning the accounting of newly acquired entities with the group policies and providing support to those teams at acquisition and on an ongoing basis including review of monthly submissions.
• Ownership and oversight of the process for all areas in scope, including highlighting risk items or areas of concern, ensuring a strong controls environment is embedded across the team.
• Provide ongoing support for any Group structure related activities such as group reorganisation, hive ups and strike offs to ensure all transactions captured appropriately at entity and consolidated level.
• Creation and ownership of standard operating procedures, driving automation, efficiency and a strong controls framework.
• Ensure you are a key point of contact for the external audit team working together on time and cost minimisation across your areas of responsibility. Assist in development and production of key strategic information in particular for Head of FP&A.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership in particular the Group Financial Controller, providing expertise and guidance to support decision-making.
• Provide coaching and development to team members to create a highly motivated loyal and engaged team. Support team in taking initiative and problem solving.

Our essential requirements:

• Professional accounting qualification (CIMA, ACA or ACCA)
• Strong technical accounting and group reporting skills
• Experience of managing and developing a team.
• Detailed understanding of the requirements of the financial standards, in particular IFRS and consolidated financial statements.
• Comprehensive knowledge of process and control frameworks.

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