The Head of Group Reporting position at the client involves leading the external reporting process for a well-known PLC. This role requires working closely with the Group CFO and executive team to influence strategy. The client is a company with a strong brand presence and ambitious growth plans, generating nearly 2bn in annual revenue across multiple segments. The finance team consists of 160 professionals dedicated to driving excellence in financial reporting, controls, and strategy.
Responsibilities for this role include leading and developing a team of seven accountants, managing workload, performance, and career growth. The Head of Group Reporting will own the external financial reporting process, prepare and present reports to the Audit Committee, and manage the relationship with external auditors. They will also act as a center of excellence for technical accounting matters, drive process and control improvements, support investor relations and capital markets activities, and develop and maintain group accounting policies. The ideal candidate will be ACA-qualified with Big experience, have a proven track record in PLC financial reporting, strong technical accounting expertise, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to communicate complex financial matters to senior stakeholders.
This role offers a key leadership position in a high-profile, listed organization with significant exposure to the Group CFO and executive team. The opportunity allows the successful candidate to shape and enhance financial reporting processes, along with a competitive salary and benefits package. The client also offers a hybrid working model with 3 days a week in the Head office. This is an ideal opportunity for a driven financial leader looking to make an impact in a dynamic business environment.