Interim Financial Reporting Lead — IFRS & Audit Expert

Head4Talent; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Head4Talent is seeking an Interim Senior Financial Reporting Manager in Cardiff (hybrid) to oversee group external reporting and technical accounting guidance. You will coordinate IFRS compliance, policy documentation, and liaison with auditors, with a focus on accuracy and governance.

The role requires ACA/ACCA with significant post-qualification experience, experience with listed entities or regulated organisations, and strong board-ready reporting skills.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA or ACCA or equivalent with significant post-qualification experience.
• Experience within listed entities or complex regulated organisations in the Financial Services sector or similar.
• Demonstrable experience providing independent technical accounting advice to Executive and preparing supporting documentation.
• Experience implementing accounting standard changes and assessing business impacts.
• Strong written communication skills, with experience producing Board-level papers.

Responsibilities

• Support preparation of annual statutory financial statements for the group and subsidiaries in line with IFRS and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee consolidation and external reporting processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare technical accounting papers and policy documentation for senior stakeholders.
• Lead changes from new accounting standards and disclosure requirements.
• Provide definitive accounting conclusions and recommendations on significant transactions and initiatives.
• Maintain robust audit trails and supporting documentation for financial disclosures.
• Influence decision-making with clear implications on accounting and financial control.

Education

ACA or ACCA

Job description

Head4Talent is seeking an Interim Senior Financial Reporting Manager in Cardiff (hybrid) to oversee group external reporting and technical accounting guidance. You will coordinate IFRS compliance, policy documentation, and liaison with auditors, with a focus on accuracy and governance.

The role requires ACA/ACCA with significant post-qualification experience, experience with listed entities or regulated organisations, and strong board-ready reporting skills.