Head of Group Reporting

Kennedy Pearce Consulting; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennedy Pearce Consulting is partnering with an expanding organisation to appoint a Head of Group Reporting on an interim basis in London. You will own the group financial reporting, monthly consolidation and working capital management, partnering with operational managers to maximise efficiency and cash flow.

The ideal candidate is a fully qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA accountant with multi-site experience, advanced Excel skills and the ability to lead a ledger team and liaise with auditors.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with post-qualification experience
• Experience in multi-site operational framework
• Advanced Excel and analytical skills
• Ability to communicate financial concepts to non-financial staff

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close and consolidate multi-site accounts
• Manage daily and forecasted cash flow requirements
• Prepare monthly management accounts pack with KPI commentary
• Maintain balance sheet reconciliations and internal controls
• Liaise with external auditors during year-end cycles
• Collaborate with regional directors to optimise site profitability
• Mentor and manage central ledger team
• Implement controls and drive ad-hoc projects

Skills

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Advanced Excel

Multi-site operations experience

High-volume transaction processing

Stakeholder communication

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Expanding Organisation seeks a Head of Group Reporting to join the business on an interim assignment. Head of Group Reporting would take ownership of the day-today group financial reporting, monthly consolidation cycles, and working capital management.

This position ensures the financial integrity of all entities within the group while actively partnering with operational managers to maximize efficiency, control costs, and protect cash flow.

This is a “hands on” role which would suit an experienced Qualified Accountant who has acquisition experience.

Duties of the Head of Group Reporting include:

• Leading the month-end closing process, consolidating multi-site regional accounts, and performing detailed variance analysis against budgets and forecasts.
• Managing daily and forecasted cash flow requirements.
• Preparing the monthly management accounts pack, drafting insightful commentary on KPI variances, and delivering clear reports for senior leadership and investor review.
• Reviewing, designing, and enforcing rigorous balance sheet reconciliations and internal financial controls across all regional depots to minimize financial risk.
• Serving as a primary point of contact for external auditors during year‑end cycles, preparing statutory schedules, and ensuring compliance with UK GAAP / FRS 102.
• Collaborating with regional directors to interpret financial data, identify leakage points, and optimize regional site profitability.
• Mentoring and managing direct reports within the central ledger and assistant accounting functions, fostering professional development.
• Implement controls and procedures.
• Ad-hoc projects

Requirements for the Head of Group Reporting include:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with a minimum of 2–4 years of post-qualification experience.
• Proven experience working within a multi-site operational framework.
• Advanced Excel skills
• Direct exposure to managing high-volume transactional flows or complex working capital structures.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to confidently convey financial concepts to non-financial operational staff and regional leaders.
• Previously worked in a high transactional environment