Interim Head of Consolidation & Reporting

Mackie Myers; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Mackie Myers group seeks an Interim Head of Consolidation & Reporting in Manchester, hybrid working. You will own the Group consolidation process, drive month-end close, and oversee a team while partnering through a major carve-out and transaction programme.

The role reports to the Global Head of Reporting and requires ACA/ACCA, strong IFRS technical accounting knowledge, and proven consolidation leadership in a listed business. 12-month fixed-term contract offered.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA qualification with strong post-qualified experience.
• Proven experience leading Group Consolidation & Reporting within a large corporate or listed business.
• Strong IFRS technical accounting knowledge.
• Experience managing and developing finance teams.
• Track record supporting corporate transactions, restructurings or carve-out activities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly Group consolidation process for a large international business.
• Manage, coach and develop a team of direct reports.
• Support complex acquisitions, disposals and corporate transactions.
• Contribute to the delivery of Annual Report and Half-Year reporting.
• Act as a key finance partner to stakeholders across Tax, Treasury and FP&A.
• Drive continuous improvement across reporting processes and systems.
• Build strong relationships with international subsidiaries and finance teams globally.

Skills

ACA/ACCA qualification

IFRS knowledge

Group Consolidation & Reporting

People management

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification

Tools

FCCS (Oracle)

Job description

Interim Head of Consolidation & Reporting

Manchestrain (preferred) | Hybrid Working

£80,000 - £95,000

12-Month Fixed-Term Contract

A UK-listed business is seeking an experienced Interim Head of Consolidation & Reporting to join its Group Finance function during a period of significant strategic change and corporate activity.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong finance leader to take ownership of group consolidation and reporting while managing and developing a high-performing team.

Reporting into the Global Head of Reporting, you'll play a key role in supporting the business through a major carve-out and wider transaction programme, whilst ensuring robust month-end reporting and consolidation processes continue seamlessly.

In this high-visibility leadership position, you will manage, coach, and mentor a team of Group Financial Accountants based in Manchester. You will take full ownership of the Group consolidation process via Oracle Financial Consolidation and Close Cloud (FCCS), ensure complex acquisitions, disposals, and one-off corporate transactions are accurately accounted for, and manage global subsidiary relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly Group consolidation process for a large international business
• Manage, coach and develop a team of 3 direct reports
• Support complex acquisitions, disposals and corporate transactions
• Contribute to the delivery of Annual Report and Half-Year reporting
• Act as a key finance partner to stakeholders across Tax, Treasury and FP&A
• Drive continuous improvement across reporting processes and systems
• Build strong relationships with international subsidiaries and finance teams globally

About You

• ACA/ACCA qualification with strong post-qualified experience
• Proven experience leading Group Consolidation & Reporting within a large corporate or listed business
• Strong IFRS technical accounting knowledge
• Experience managing and developing finance teams
• Track record supporting corporate transactions, restructurings or carve-out activities
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment