Interim Head of Group Reporting – Multisite Finance

Kennedy Pearce Consulting; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennedy Pearce Consulting is partnering with an expanding organisation to appoint a Head of Group Reporting on an interim basis in London. You will own the group financial reporting, monthly consolidation and working capital management, partnering with operational managers to maximise efficiency and cash flow.

The ideal candidate is a fully qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA accountant with multi-site experience, advanced Excel skills and the ability to lead a ledger team and liaise with auditors.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with post-qualification experience
• Experience in multi-site operational framework
• Advanced Excel and analytical skills
• Ability to communicate financial concepts to non-financial staff

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close and consolidate multi-site accounts
• Manage daily and forecasted cash flow requirements
• Prepare monthly management accounts pack with KPI commentary
• Maintain balance sheet reconciliations and internal controls
• Liaise with external auditors during year-end cycles
• Collaborate with regional directors to optimise site profitability
• Mentor and manage central ledger team
• Implement controls and drive ad-hoc projects

Skills

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Advanced Excel

Multi-site operations experience

High-volume transaction processing

Stakeholder communication

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Kennedy Pearce Consulting is partnering with an expanding organisation to appoint a Head of Group Reporting on an interim basis in London. You will own the group financial reporting, monthly consolidation and working capital management, partnering with operational managers to maximise efficiency and cash flow.

The ideal candidate is a fully qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA accountant with multi-site experience, advanced Excel skills and the ability to lead a ledger team and liaise with auditors.