Head of Group Reporting

Domestic & General; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head of Group Reporting to lead financial reporting and drive improvements within the finance department. This pivotal role involves overseeing the production of the Group's Annual Report and ensuring compliance with IFRS and UK GAAP. The successful candidate will interact with key stakeholders, manage a talented team, and optimize financial reporting processes. Join a company with a rich history and a forward-looking vision, where your expertise will contribute to transformative growth and innovation in a dynamic environment. If you are a qualified accountant with a passion for leadership and financial excellence, this opportunity is tailored for you.

Benefits

Tailored support and training

Clear career progression

Opportunity to work in a tech-driven environment

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with strong financial reporting experience required.
• Proficient in IFRS, UK GAAP, and Companies Act regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead production of Group's Annual Report & Accounts and monthly reporting.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant accounting standards and regulations.

Skills

Qualified Accountant (ACA)

Financial Reporting

IFRS

UK GAAP

Companies Act

Stakeholder Management

Team Management

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Leadership Skills

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA)

Tools

Workday

Job description

time left to apply End Date: February 17, 2025 (30+ days left to apply)

job requisition id JR100528

Role Title: Head of Group Reporting

Location: Wimbledon (Hybrid)

Contract Type: Permanent

We have a great opportunity for a Head of Group Reporting in our UK Finance department. This is a key role in the financial reporting team, with responsibility for leading the production of the Groups’ Annual Report & Accounts, monthly reporting to D&G’s owners and leading finance change including identifying areas for improvement. As part of leading the production of the Annual Report & Accounts, the role will interact with our key stakeholders and ensure delivery of content and to seek and address feedback as part of the reporting process.

Key Responsibilities will include:

1. Oversight of the monthly Group consolidation process
2. Lead the day-to-day management of monthly and annual reporting process with BAU divisional teams to ensure reporting is timely and in line with requirements
3. Ownership of the production of the Group (IFRS) Annual Report and Accounts including compliance with all reporting requirements – e.g. Strategic Review
4. Ownership of the production of Holdco subsidiary statutory accounts
5. Own and prepare the relevant finance accounting papers for the Group Audit & Risk Committee (‘ARC’)
6. Liaise with Company Secretarial to agree the Group ARC agenda and liaise with external auditor as required
7. Lead the quarterly financial reporting in line with external debt obligations
8. Lead the day-to-day relationship with external audit team
9. Ensure the Group is compliant with all relevant accounting technical pronouncements and standards including horizon scanning and preparation of accounting papers as required, liaise with external audit etc.
10. Lead delivery of timely, accurate financial information and analysis as required
11. Lead the optimization of Workday for financial reporting including identifying areas for improvement and working with Divisional finance teams
12. Lead embedding the new IFRS 17 process into Finance BAU
13. Oversight BVCA / Walker reporting as appropriate
14. Ensuring appropriate financial controls and processes are in place throughout the Group including embedding of the new D&G Financial Reporting Control Framework (‘FRCF’)
15. Identify areas for improvement in the financial reporting process and lead the required change as appropriate
16. Assist with ad hoc finance projects and provide support to Director of Corporate Finance as required
17. Development and coaching of the Group Reporting and Accounts Payable teams
18. Be a key member of the GFC leadership team and support wider Finance initiatives e.g. Engagement etc.
19. Oversight of the Accounts payable/credit control team including optimization of use of the Workday Purchase to Pay (P2P) module
20. Preparation of financial information required for potential exit (IPO, trade, secondary)

Skills and experience required:

1. Role requires the holder to be a qualified accountant (ACA) with experience of financial reporting.
2. Strong accounting knowledge (IFRS, UK GAAP and Companies Act, with a good understanding of the regulations governing financial reporting)
3. Able to make sound day to day accounting decisions and solve accounting issues and problems
4. Experience of working with senior stakeholders is critical, together with managing a team.
5. Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex information simply to non-finance stakeholders
6. Able to demonstrate good attention to detail, good judgment showing logical decision making, and a hands-on approach
7. Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
8. Extensive experience of Group reporting and consolidation
9. Strong preference for the role holder to have insurance experience including IFRS 17
10. Strong leadership skills and experiencing of managing and developing teams
11. Develop and manage relationships across the business
12. Ability to operate in a dynamic environment
13. Ability to identify and lead/support change

Domestic & General are an equal opportunities employer which means we treat people fairly. We welcome applications from all suitably skilled persons regardless of their gender, age, race, disability, ethnic background, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or marital/family status.

Please note that we have a thorough referencing process, which includes criminal record checks.

At Domestic & General, we are proud of our 100-year legacy and excited about our future growth plans. We are expanding our horizons, entering new markets and territories internationally and we need your expertise to help us on the journey.

Domestic & General

For over 100 years, Domestic & General has been a trusted provider of aftercare for domestic appliances for over 16 million customers. You'll have tailored support and training throughout your time at Domestic & General, allowing clear career progression in the direction you choose. We're transforming a 100-year-old business into a tech-driven platform with a global reach. But to do that, we'll need a range of skills from all walks of life. Think you can help?