Interim Group Reporting Lead — Manufacturing

Consult; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Consult is seeking an Interim Head of Group Reporting for a six-month assignment to lead the group's financial reporting and audit agenda in a high-volume, international manufacturing environment. This role will report to the senior finance leadership and coordinate closely with auditors across the group.

The successful candidate will bring ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent, a strong background in financial reporting controls, and at least five years in group finance.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience leading external audits.
• 5+ years of finance experience within a group, multi-entity or international setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead year-end/external audit process and coordinate with auditors.
• Own and deliver group and management reporting requirements.
• Ensure timely month-end and period-end reporting and balance sheet integrity.
• Manage reconciliations, controls and reporting accuracy across the group.
• Support statutory accounts and other regulatory reporting obligations.
• Collaborate with auditors and senior stakeholders on technical accounting matters.
• Review reporting processes and implement improvements.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and wider finance projects as needed.
• Lead and develop a small finance team and liaise with international group finance.

Skills

Financial reporting

Financial controls

External audit

Group reporting

International experience

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Job description

Consult is seeking an Interim Head of Group Reporting for a six-month assignment to lead the group's financial reporting and audit agenda in a high-volume, international manufacturing environment. This role will report to the senior finance leadership and coordinate closely with auditors across the group.

The successful candidate will bring ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent, a strong background in financial reporting controls, and at least five years in group finance.