Head of Group Reporting

TN United Kingdom; Crawley; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Crawley is seeking a technical finance leader to oversee compliance with accounting standards and manage key financial reporting processes. The role involves significant interaction with various stakeholders and requires strong leadership skills. Ideal candidates will have experience in a FTSE 100/250 environment and be ACA/ACCA qualified. The company promotes diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from all backgrounds.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Free parking

Qualifications

• Significant experience with FTSE 100/250 audit.
• Experience with SEC reporting and SOX controls.

Responsibilities

• Overall project management of financial statements.
• Managing the external audit process and relationships.
• Providing thought leadership on technical accounting judgments.

Skills

Leadership

Compliance

Accounting Standards

Education

ACA / ACCA qualified accountant

Job description

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You will provide technical finance leadership for the Group, working closely with stakeholders from FP&A, Tax, Treasury front office, Investor Relations, Communications, and Legal teams. The role is responsible for ensuring compliance with technical accounting standards and Group accounting policies while considering the commercial realities of the business.

Responsibilities

1. Overall project management of the financial statements sections of the Interim Results, Preliminary Announcement, Annual Report, and Form 20-F filed with the SEC.
2. Managing the external audit process and relationships with key stakeholders.
3. Providing thought leadership on key technical accounting judgments and developing the integrity of Group accounting policies, ensuring compliance with IFRS and relevant legislation.
4. Playing a key role in ESG reporting.
5. Managing the back-office Treasury team.
6. Ensuring that the ‘Group’ SOX controls are effectively designed and operated.
7. Managing and developing the Group Financial Reporting team (5 direct/indirect reports) and the back-office Treasury team.

Requirements

• ACA / ACCA qualified accountant with significant experience working on a FTSE 100/250 audit, followed by experience in the Group Finance team of a FTSE 100/250 company.
• Experience with SEC reporting.
• Experience with SOX controls.
• Experience leading or managing a back-office Treasury team (preferred).

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Free parking.

At Rentokil Initial, our customers and colleagues come from diverse backgrounds and experiences. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer, actively encouraging applications from individuals of all walks of life. We believe everyone, regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disabilities, religion, or beliefs, has the potential to thrive and contribute.

We embrace the differences that make each of our colleagues unique, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can be their authentic selves and feel a sense of belonging. If you have any specific needs or requirements during the recruitment process, please communicate them. Our team is available to support you; feel free to reach out to ([emailprotected]) if needed.

Be Yourself in Your Application! At Rentokil Initial, we value innovation, but we want to see the real you! While AI can assist with structure and grammar, ensure your application reflects your passion and understanding of the role. A personal touch will help you stand out.