Interim Head of Group Reporting & Audit Lead

Cedar; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

Cedar is supporting a c.£60m+ turnover, PE-backed manufacturing business in its search for an Interim Head of Group Reporting for an initial six-month assignment. The role sits within a fast-paced, international group focused on group reporting, year-end and external audit processes, and robust controls.

The ideal candidate is a qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA with 5+ years in group reporting or financial control, experienced in multi-entity environments and able to lead a small finance team.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent).
• Strong financial reporting and controls background.
• Experience leading external audits.
• 5+ years of relevant finance experience.
• Experience in group, multi-entity or international environments advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the year-end / external audit process
• Own group and management reporting deliverables
• Ensure accurate and timely month-end and period-end reporting
• Manage balance sheet controls, reconciliations and reporting integrity
• Support statutory accounts and wider financial reporting requirements
• Work with auditors and senior stakeholders to resolve technical accounting queries
• Review existing reporting and control processes and identify opportunities for improvement
• Support budgeting, forecasting and wider finance projects where required
• Manage and support a small finance team
• Liaise with the wider international group finance function

Skills

Financial reporting

Audits

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Job description

Cedar is supporting a c.£60m+ turnover, PE-backed manufacturing business in its search for an Interim Head of Group Reporting for an initial six-month assignment. The role sits within a fast-paced, international group focused on group reporting, year-end and external audit processes, and robust controls.

The ideal candidate is a qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA with 5+ years in group reporting or financial control, experienced in multi-entity environments and able to lead a small finance team.