Head of Group Reporting

Rentokil Initial Careers; Crawley; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Technical Finance Leader to provide strategic oversight and ensure compliance with accounting standards. This role involves managing the production of financial statements, leading the external audit process, and guiding the Group Financial Reporting team. The ideal candidate will possess significant experience in the FTSE 100/250 environment, with a strong background in SEC reporting and SOX controls. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will contribute to the company's financial integrity and success.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in FTSE 100/250 audit and Group Finance.
• Expertise in managing SOX controls and Treasury teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the production of financial statements and manage external audits.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and develop Group accounting policies.

Skills

Technical Accounting

IFRS Compliance

SEC Reporting

SOX Controls

Financial Leadership

Education

ACA Qualified

ACCA Qualified

Job description

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.

1. Overall project management of the production of the financial statements sections of the Interim Results and Preliminary Announcement, together with the Annual Report and Accounts 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 responsibility for the development and integrity of the Group accounting policies, ensuring compliance with IFRS and other relevant legislation.
4. Playing a key role in ESG reporting.
5. Responsibility for the back-office Treasury team.
6. Ensuring that the ‘Group' SOX controls are designed and operate effectively.
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 working in the Group Finance team of a FTSE 100/250 company.
• Experience of SEC reporting.
• Experience of working on SOX controls.
• Experience of leading or managing a back-office Treasury team (preferred).