Interim Group Reporting Lead – PE Retail (Midlands)

Eton Bridge Partners Ltd; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Eton Bridge Partners is seeking an experienced Interim Head of Group Reporting to oversee financial and management reporting, controls, and business performance during a growth and transformation phase. The role focuses on robust governance, timely reporting, and commercial insight for strategic decisions.

The successful candidate will own the financial reporting agenda and lead the management accounting function across a complex multi-site operation, joining on a 9–12 month basis with 2–3 days

Qualifications

• Experience leading management accounting and financial reporting functions.
• Track record of improving reporting processes and controls.
• Experience in PE-backed, multi-site retail environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly management accounts with variance analysis and KPI reporting.
• Own month-end close process and financial reporting across sites.
• Enhance management reporting for senior leadership and PE stakeholders.
• Improve cash flow forecasting and reporting for short/medium term needs.
• Strengthen balance sheet reconciliation and control processes.
• Interface with external auditors and coordinate audit process.

Skills

Management accounting

Financial reporting

Cash flow forecasting

Internal controls

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Job description

Eton Bridge Partners is seeking an experienced Interim Head of Group Reporting to oversee financial and management reporting, controls, and business performance during a growth and transformation phase. The role focuses on robust governance, timely reporting, and commercial insight for strategic decisions.

The successful candidate will own the financial reporting agenda and lead the management accounting function across a complex multi-site operation, joining on a 9–12 month basis with 2–3 days