Head Of Group Financial Reporting

MARC DANIELS; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global Plc group is seeking a technically strong interim Head of Group Financial Reporting for an initial 6-month period. This role involves complex multicurrency consolidations, financial reporting, and leading audit processes. The finance function is undergoing significant transformation, including systems implementations and process improvements. Candidates should have proven experience in multinational finance teams and be fully qualified accountants.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading a Group Finance team of a multinational listed company.
• In-depth expertise in consolidation processes and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for complex multicurrency consolidations.
• Lead the accurate and timely completion of external financial reporting.
• Support project on legal structure rationalisation and simplification.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Attention to Detail

Education

ACA

ICAEW

Tools

ERP Systems

Job description

A market leading global Plc group are looking a technically strong interim Head of Group Financial Reporting for an initial period of 6 months. This role will take ownership of complex multi currency consolidation and group financial reporting requirements. This is a fantastic interim opportunity to join an acquisitive group. The finance function is experiencing a transformation including entity integration, process improvements and systems implementations.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for complex multicurrency consolidations
• Lead the accurate and timely completion of external financial reporting
• Production of subsidiary Statutory Accounts for all legal entities.
• Responsible for the planning and execution of the annual and interim audit timetables and management of the auditors to ensure a smooth and timely process.
• Supporting the Group Financial Controller in preparing papers for the Board and Audit Committee.
• Responsible for the implementation of changes to IFRS across the Group.
• Preparation and approval co-ordination of proposed new accounting policies.
• Review and preparation of the going concern, investment appraisal and goodwill models.
• Management of the share-based payment calculations related to various SAYE and share option schemes.
• Responsible for the correct reporting of intangible assets, both acquired and internally developed capitalised expenditure.
• Technical lead for acquisition accounting and support in the integration of newly acquired businesses and the impact on reporting.
• Support project on legal structure rationalisation and simplification.
• Support the transformation team to ensure successful implementation of the ERP system into the Group reporting requirements.

Person Requirements:

• Proven experience in leading a Group Finance team of a multinational listed company
• In-depth expertise in consolidation processes and financial reporting.
• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ICAEW or equivalent).
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively across all levels of management.
• Proactive and adaptable, thriving in a fast-paced environment and delivering high-quality work under tight deadlines.
• Proven experience with diverse financial systems and technologies.
• Meticulous attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and excellence in all tasks

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