Head of Finance – Group Reporting

About the role

This permanent position sits at the heart of a FTSE‑listed business, leading the Group reporting and audit function. The Head of Finance will ensure the integrity of group financials and deliver high‑quality statutory and management reporting in line with IFRS.

Key responsibilities

• Own the consolidation process across the Group, preparing monthly income statements, balance sheets and cash flow statements under IFRS.
• Lead balance‑sheet reconciliation for the UKI team and monitor completion.
• Drive continual improvements to consolidation and reporting, including ERP enhancement projects.
• Prepare and coordinate the group reporting pack and ensure timely submissions.
• Manage the month‑end GL close process and act as the primary liaison with external auditors for half‑year and year‑end audits.
• Produce cash‑flow and balance‑sheet forecasts and analyse historic cash movements.
• Oversee the accounts payable and accounts receivable teams, improving operational efficiency and cash‑flow forecasting.
• Manage direct reports – Group Accounting, AP Manager, AR Manager and Property Finance Manager – setting objectives and fostering development.

Required profile

• ACA qualified with 5‑7 years post‑qualification experience, preferably in a Top‑4 firm.
• Significant experience in a FTSE‑250 or similar environment.
• Commercially minded, confident and able to lead cross‑functional finance teams.

Required skills

• IFRS reporting standards
• ERP systems
• Group consolidation and reporting
• Balance‑sheet reconciliation
• Month‑end GL close