Strategic Head of Group Accounting & Controls

Peel Ports Group; West Kirby; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 Days Annual Leave

Matched Pension 10%

Flexible Benefits

Training & Development

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Peel Ports Group in Liverpool is seeking a Head of Group Accounting, Financial Reporting & Controls to lead the delivery of accurate and timely financial reporting across the group. You will oversee month-end close, statutory reporting, balance sheet governance and audit coordination, while driving process improvements and automation.

As a people leader, you will develop and nurture a high-performing finance team and build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA or ACCA and significant experience in financial accounting, reporting and controls.
• Experience leading month-end close, statutory reporting and audit coordination.
• Strong financial controls governance and data integrity.
• Ability to drive process improvements and automation in finance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of accurate, compliant and timely financial reporting across Peel Ports Group.
• Oversee month-end close, statutory reporting, balance sheet governance, and audit coordination.
• Develop and maintain effective financial controls and governance frameworks.
• Identify opportunities to simplify, standardise and automate processes through technology and data-driven insights.

Skills

Financial reporting

Controls governance

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Communication

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification

Tools

SAP

Job description

Peel Ports Group in Liverpool is seeking a Head of Group Accounting, Financial Reporting & Controls to lead the delivery of accurate and timely financial reporting across the group. You will oversee month-end close, statutory reporting, balance sheet governance and audit coordination, while driving process improvements and automation.

As a people leader, you will develop and nurture a high-performing finance team and build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure