Interim Head of Consolidation & Reporting

Jobtailor; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a qualified Group Financial Accountant to lead the monthly Group consolidation using Oracle FCCS and provide IFRS-compliant commentary. You will line manage accountants in Manchester, oversee acquisitions, and support annual report preparation.

You'll mentor a high-performing team, drive process improvements across consolidation and reporting, and collaborate with tax, treasury and FP&A teams worldwide. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA or ACCA) with PQE.
• Hands-on experience with Oracle FCCS consolidation.
• Proven multi-currency group consolidation background.
• Experience accounting for complex corporate transactions.
• Strong IFRS knowledge and standards application.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly Group consolidation in Oracle FCCS.
• Prepare schedules and commentary on working capital movements.
• Line manage and mentor Manchester-based Group Financial Accountants.
• Consolidate acquisitions, disposals and other corporate transactions.
• Support timely Group Annual Report and half-year reporting.
• Coordinate with ITV subsidiaries and international teams on reporting.
• Deliver FCCS training for new finance staff.
• Prepare forecasts, budgets and 5-year plans for Group reporting.
• Engage with Group Tax, Treasury and FP&A teams.
• Drive system and process improvements across consolidation.

Skills

Group financial consolidations

Line management

IFRS expertise

Multi-currency consolidations

Process improvement

Education

ACA

ACCA

Tools

Oracle FCCS

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

• Lead the monthly Group consolidation process in Oracle FCCS
• Prepare supporting schedules and gather balance sheet analytical commentary on working capital movements
• Line manage, coach, and mentor Group Financial Accountants based in Manchester
• Account for complex acquisitions, disposals, and one-off corporate transactions
• Assist with delivering the Group’s Annual Report accurately and on time across Year End and Half Year reporting periods
• Manage relationships with ITV subsidiaries globally and guide international teams on group reporting requirements
• Manage and deliver FCCS consolidation-system training for new finance team members
• Prepare timely forecasts, budgets, and 5-year plans for relevant Group reporting areas
• Maintain relationships with Group Tax, Group Treasury, and Group FP&A
• Drive process and system improvements across the consolidation and reporting framework
• Provide temporary cover for BAU activities during a period of strategic change following the announced separation of the M&E division

Requirements

• Must be a fully qualified accountant (ACA or ACCA) with extensive Post-Qualification Experience (PQE)
• Hands-on experience using the Oracle FCCS consolidation system
• Proven background in multi-currency group consolidations for large corporate entities
• Experience accounting for complex corporate transactions
• Expert working knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Proven experience line managing, coaching, and developing a team of finance professionals
• Demonstrated experience working at a fast pace within a highly challenging, moving environment
• Previous experience handling large-scale corporate transactions and divestments
• Strong influencing skills and ability to manage trusted relationships across global stakeholders and subsidiaries
• Proven ability to identify, design, and drive system and process improvements
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Alignment with ITV behaviours—Digital Mindset, Creativity & Innovation, Be Agile, Clarity & Pace, Collaboration, and Cultivating Resilience
• Regular travel to Manchester may be required depending on location
• Longer working hours may be required during critical reporting cycles

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in leading group financial consolidations using Oracle FCCS, managing complex corporate transactions, and ensuring compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Proven ability to mentor finance professionals and drive process improvements while maintaining strong relationships with global stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Oracle FCCS Consolidation System
• International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Line Management and Team Development
• Multi-Currency Group Consolidations
• Process Improvement

Hard Skills

• Financial Consolidation
• Corporate Transactions Accounting
• Budgeting and Forecasting
• Analytical Commentary Preparation
• Financial Reporting

Soft Skills

• Influencing Skills
• Relationship Management
• Coaching and Mentoring
• Agility in Fast-Paced Environments
• Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

• ACA
• ACCA

Industry Keywords

• Group Financial Accounting
• Corporate Transactions
• Group Reporting
• Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)
• Group Tax
• Group Treasury

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft PowerPoint