Head of Group Reporting

Marks Sattin; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Marks Sattin partners with a private equity backed consumer business to appoint a Head of Group Reporting. The role operates across a multi-entity, multi-currency footprint in the UK, US, Europe and APAC as part of a finance transformation journey.

You will own the monthly consolidation end-to-end (FX, eliminations, intercompany), lead the consolidation systems implementation, oversee IFRS reporting, P&L and cash flow, and drive group tax coordination with global stakeholders.

Qualifications

• ACA qualified or equivalent chartered accounting qualification.
• Hands-on experience leading a consolidation systems implementation.
• Strong IFRS reporting and group disclosures experience.
• Experience in multi-entity, multi-currency environments and intercompany accounting.
• Background in finance transformation and data/system improvements.

Responsibilities

• Own monthly consolidation end-to-end (FX, eliminations, minority interests).
• Lead consolidation systems implementation, data models and COA mapping.
• Direct full financial reporting, P&L, and cash flow forecasting.
• Lead external and statutory audits and ensure timely delivery.
• Partner on international tax and multi-currency operations.
• Drive process automation and reduce manual Excel usage.
• Lead and develop finance professionals across regions.

Skills

Consolidation expertise

IFRS reporting

BI tools

Leadership

Intercompany accounting

Education

ACA or equivalent

Tools

Consolidation platform

Job description

We are partnering with private equity backed consumer business to find an exceptional Head of Group Reporting. Operating across a complex multi-entity, multi-currency footprint spanning the UK, US, Europe and APAC, our client is embarking on an exciting finance transformation journey.

Responsibilities include:

• Group Consolidation & Intercompany Discipline: Own the monthly consolidation process end-to-end (including FX translation, eliminations, minority interests, and group adjustments) and establish robust intercompany matching frameworks to make reconciliations routine rather than investigative.
• Consolidation Systems Implementation: Lead the evaluation, selection, design, and cutover of the Group's new consolidation platform, defining data models and chart of accounts mapping.
• Financial Reporting, P&L & Cash Flow: Direct full financial reporting, statutory statements, P&L oversight, and end-to-end group cash flow management and forecasting, emphasizing cost control in a high-volume transactional environment.
• Audit Leadership: Act as the primary project manager and point of contact for annual external and statutory audits, ensuring timely delivery across all entities.
• International Operations & Tax: Partner with global stakeholders—with a core focus on APAC—to manage multi-currency environments and international tax compliance.
• Process Automation & Transformation: Drive finance transformation initiatives, including standardizing reporting packs, moving away from manual Excel models, and automating regional accounts.
• Team Leadership & Development: Lead, mentor, and develop finance professionals across multiple regions, fostering high performance, collaboration, and continuous skill building within the team.

Key Skills & Experience

• ACA Qualified (or equivalent formal chartered accounting qualification).
• Demonstrated hands-on experience leading a consolidation systems implementation
• Strong technical consolidation expertise: deep working knowledge of eliminations, FX translation, intercompany accounting, step acquisitions, and group adjustments within a multi-entity, multi-currency global structure.
• Robust IFRS reporting and disclosure background, with the presence and credibility to face off against external auditors.
• Strong systems and data orientation, with the ability to critically challenge configuration decisions and define precise technical requirements.
• Prior exposure to close acceleration or broader finance transformation initiatives.
• Familiarity with mid-market consolidation platforms and modern Business Intelligence (BI) tools.