Head of Group Reporting

Page Executive; West Midlands; Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a driven financial leader to oversee external reporting and lead a dedicated team of accountants. This key role offers significant exposure to the Group CFO and executive team, allowing you to influence financial strategy and drive process improvements. You'll be responsible for managing the financial reporting process, ensuring compliance with technical accounting standards, and enhancing the efficiency of financial operations. This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive individual looking to make a substantial impact in a dynamic business environment, with a competitive salary and a hybrid working model that promotes work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Hybrid working model - 3 days a week in Head office

Key leadership role

Significant exposure to executive team

Qualifications

• ACA-qualified with Big 4 experience preferred.
• Proven track record in PLC financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of seven accountants and manage performance.
• Own the external financial reporting process and prepare reports.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Technical Accounting Expertise

Communication Skills

Detail-oriented

Continuous Improvement

Education

ACA Qualification

Tools

Consolidation Tools

Job description

• Lead the external reporting process for a well-known, highly dynamic PLC.
• Work closely with the Group CFO and executive team, influencing strategy.

About Our Client

Our client is a leading UK-listed business with a strong brand presence and ambitious growth plans. Operating across multiple segments, they generate near £2bn in annual revenue and play a critical role in their industries. With a highly centralised finance team of 160 professionals, they are committed to driving excellence in financial reporting, controls, and strategy.

Job Description

• Lead and develop a team of seven accountants, managing workload, performance, and career growth.
• Own the external financial reporting process, including interim and full-year reports.
• Prepare and present reports to the Audit Committee.
• Manage the relationship with external auditors and oversee the statutory accounts process.
• Act as a centre of excellence for technical accounting matters, including IFRS 16 and fixed asset reporting.
• Drive process and control improvements to enhance financial reporting efficiency.
• Support investor relations and capital markets activities.
• Develop and maintain group accounting policies.

The Successful Applicant

• ACA-qualified, ideally with Big 4 experience.
• Proven track record in a PLC financial reporting environment.
• Strong technical accounting expertise with hands-on experience in consolidation tools.
• Excellent leadership skills with a focus on team development.
• Ability to communicate complex financial matters to senior stakeholders.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to drive continuous improvement.

What's on Offer

• A key leadership role in a high-profile, listed organisation.
• Significant exposure to the Group CFO and executive team.
• Opportunity to shape and enhance financial reporting processes.
• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• Hybrid working model - 3 days a week in Head office.

If you're a driven financial leader looking to make an impact in a dynamic business this is a superb opportunity for you.