Interim Head of Group Reporting (IFRS, PLC)

Churchill Howard Limited; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Churchill Howard Limited is recruiting an interim Head of Group Reporting for a listed group in Coventry.

You will lead the production of group and subsidiary IFRS financial statements, manage external audits, and mentor a team of about eight in the financial reporting function.

The role covers complex technical accounting, collaboration with senior stakeholders, ERP system optimisation and exploring how AI can enhance reporting.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA/ACCA (ICAEW/ICAS preferred).
• Recent IFRS financial reporting experience in a listed PLC.
• Experience managing external audits and liaising with auditors.
• Proven leadership of a financial reporting team.
• Strong communication with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead IFRS group and subsidiary financial statements incl annual report and interim report.
• Manage external audit process and audit liaison.
• Lead on complex accounting issues and prepare technical papers.
• Collaborate with commercial/operational teams on revenue recognition, asset capitalisation and IFRS 16.
• Review reconciliations, journals and end-of-period controls.
• Support and develop a finance reporting team of ~8.
• Assist ERP optimisation and explore AI use in reporting.
• Deputise for the Group Financial Controller as needed.

Skills

ACA/ACCA qualification

IFRS knowledge

External audit liaison

Team leadership

Stakeholder communication

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification

Tools

ERP system

AI in reporting

Job description

Churchill Howard Limited is recruiting an interim Head of Group Reporting for a listed group in Coventry.

You will lead the production of group and subsidiary IFRS financial statements, manage external audits, and mentor a team of about eight in the financial reporting function.

The role covers complex technical accounting, collaboration with senior stakeholders, ERP system optimisation and exploring how AI can enhance reporting.