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Group Head of Financial Reporting — Leeds. I am working with a leading global consultancy with principal offices across the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe, India and the Middle East, who are looking for a Group Head of Financial Reporting to join their team in Leeds, reporting to the Group Finance Director. This is a broad and technically demanding role with primary responsibility for external financial reporting across the UK-based entities and quarterly reporting to the group’s Middle Eastern parent company. The scope will expand to include coordination of internal management reporting, budgeting and forecasting, making this an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant looking to step into a role with real breadth and progression.
Job Responsibility:
Overseeing the preparation of consolidated financial statements on an IFRS basis and managing the consolidation of financial results for statutory reporting purposes
Ensuring the accuracy and completeness of financial statements for centrally controlled entities, including companies in the UK, and quality-reviewing financial statements produced by overseas subsidiaries
Continuously reviewing and documenting group accounting policies and practices to ensure consistency and compliance
Coordinating the group audit process and acting as the primary point of contact with external auditors to ensure smooth delivery of audited financial statements in line with the group timetable
Overseeing monthly and weekly cashflow reporting and forecasting processes
Preparing monthly and quarterly management reporting submissions to the group’s parent company, largely through the use of consolidation software
Liaising with group finance teams across the Americas, UK & Europe, Middle East, India and Asia Pacific to ensure accurate and timely delivery of financial information
Providing training and technical guidance to the wider finance team, particularly around IFRS developments and best practice
Working closely with finance and IT colleagues to drive continuous improvement in the quality, timeliness and efficiency of financial and management reporting
Supporting the Group Finance Director with due diligence and M&A activity as required
Requirements:
A recognised professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA or equivalent) with a minimum of two years’ post-qualification experience, gained either in a senior practice role or a business accounting environment
Experience of group reporting and auditing, including overseas subsidiaries
Strong technical knowledge of IFRS, including consolidation and accounting for long-term service contracts
Previous experience of delivering or working within a group audit environment
Strong IT skills, with the ability to review and understand financial systems and processes with a view to continuous improvement
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a professional manner
A collaborative, proactive and well-organised approach, with genuine enthusiasm for improvement