Head of Group Financial Reporting

Cedar; Windsor; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head of Group Financial Reporting to lead a dynamic team and oversee the financial consolidation process. This high-profile role involves managing statutory audits, ensuring best practices in financial reporting, and collaborating across various Group functions. Ideal for a technically impressive accountant eager to elevate their career, this position offers the chance to shape the financial reporting landscape of a leading FMCG business. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and excellence in financial management.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with a strong technical accounting background.
• Experience in financial consolidation and statutory financial statements.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 3 in financial reporting and consolidation.
• Manage statutory audit and technical accounting issues.
• Enhance the financial control environment and reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Reporting

Technical Accounting

Communication Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Cashflow Management

Statutory Financial Statements

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA preferred)

Job description

This established, privately owned FMCG business is a leading producer and supplier of fresh food to major retailers and consumers.

Investing heavily in further market expansion and building on exciting new partnerships, this innovative business works with a range of customers, including the UK's leading grocers.

It has now created the new role of Head of Group Financial Reporting.

Reporting to the Group Finance Director, the role includes:

• Leadership of a team of 3
• Ownership and management of the Group monthly consolidation process
• Ownership of the Group's monthly management accounts and related reporting processes
• Ownership of the Group-wide statutory audit, including dealing with technical accounting issues and production of statutory financial statements
• Own the technical, accounting and reporting implications of acquisitions and restructurings
• Partner with various Group functions to ensure best practice financial reporting adherence
• Lead the development and ongoing enhancement of the financial control environment, ensuring reporting to the Audit Committee
• Ad-hoc Group-wide project involvement
• Supporting the Group Finance Director in managing the Group's engagement with external credit rating agencies and CoSec matters
• Qualified accountant (ACA preferred)
• Impressive level of up-to-date technical accounting knowledge
• In-depth experience of delivering the financial consolidation and producing statutory financial statements
• Hands-on understanding of cashflow and working capital
• Genuine passion for the creation and delivery of best-in-class financial reporting
• Demonstrably strong communication skills, partnered with significantly high levels of emotional intelligence
• A desire to build relationships across the group and divisional functions

This is a high-profile role for a technically impressive accountant looking to move to the next stage of their career.