Interim Head of Group Reporting - AR118033

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

We are seeking an experienced Interim Head of Group Reporting to provide leadership across financial reporting, management reporting, controls, and business performance insight during a critical phase of growth and transformation. Operating within a fast-paced, private equity-backed retail environment, the role will ensure robust financial governance, high-quality reporting, and timely delivery of commercial insight to support strategic decision-making.

The successful candidate will take ownership of the company's financial reporting agenda while leading the management accounting function, driving improvements in reporting quality, process efficiency, and financial control across a complex multi-site operation.

The expectation is that the successful candidate will join the business for 9-12 months and be on site in the office 2-3 days a week in the Midlands.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the production of accurate and timely monthly management accounts, providing clear analysis of trading performance, key KPIs, and variances to budget and forecast.
• Own and improve the month-end close process, strengthening financial controls and ensuring high-quality reporting across a multi-site retail environment.
• Enhance management reporting for senior leadership and private equity stakeholders, delivering concise, decision-focused insights.
• Improve cash flow forecasting processes and reporting, providing greater visibility and accuracy of short and medium-term cash requirements.
• Strengthen balance sheet integrity through robust reconciliation processes, review controls, and resolution of outstanding items.
• Act as the primary contact for the external audit, managing auditor relationships and ensuring an efficient and successful audit process.

Candidate profile

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Strong experience leading management accounting and financial reporting functions.
• Previous experience within a private equity-backed, retail/stock or multi-site business environment.
• Proven track record of improving reporting processes, controls and cash forecasting.

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