Interim Head of Group Reporting & Strategy Lead

Baker Charles; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Charles is recruiting an Interim Head of Group Reporting for a FTSE 250 technology business in Central London. You will own external reporting, IFRS, and the financial control framework, with broad scope including cashflow forecasting, liquidity and capital allocation.

You will lead a Group Reporting team, partner with the CFO and senior stakeholders, and engage with auditors and the Audit Committee in a fast-paced, strategically focused environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with post-qualification experience and IFRS expertise.
• Strong background in Group Reporting within a listed business.
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of the Group's IFRS financial statements and annual report.
• Manage external audits and statutory reporting across international subsidiaries and Audit Committee reporting.
• Act as the Group's technical accounting lead, advising on complex IFRS matters and accounting judgements.
• Own Group cashflow forecasting, providing insight into liquidity, working capital and capital allocation.
• Oversee accounting policies, financial controls and Provision 29 requirements.
• Partner with senior stakeholders on acquisitions, systems improvements and strategic projects.
• Lead and develop the Group Reporting team, driving improvements in processes and reporting.

Skills

IFRS expertise

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Financial reporting

Education

CAANZ/ACA or equivalent

Job description

Baker Charles is recruiting an Interim Head of Group Reporting for a FTSE 250 technology business in Central London. You will own external reporting, IFRS, and the financial control framework, with broad scope including cashflow forecasting, liquidity and capital allocation.

You will lead a Group Reporting team, partner with the CFO and senior stakeholders, and engage with auditors and the Audit Committee in a fast-paced, strategically focused environment.