Head of Group Reporting

Head of Group Financial Reporting 12 month FTC GBP100,000–GBP120,000 + 10% bonus Manchester or London based (2 days in office) FTSE listed business

A Head of Group Financial Reporting is required to work for a FTSE listed Media business on a 12 month FTC (London or Manchester based with flexible working available). This is an opportunity to work for an international group that is undergoing a corporate restructure; they are looking for someone to cover this role whilst the business–as–usual team are seconded to projects.

The role reports to the Group Financial Controller and takes ownership for the consolidation and technical accounting for the group. You will lead a team of 2 direct reports and 4 indirect reports. The role will involve extensive project work including IFRS 18 and IFRS 19 implementation.

Responsibilities include:

• Preparation of technical accounting papers covering discontinued operations and disposal accounting as the group progresses through its restructure
• Leading the transition and implementation of new accounting standards, including IFRS 18 and IFRS 19
• Managing the relationship with external auditors and overseeing the audit process across the group
• Translating complex technical and accounting matters into clear, simple language for non–finance stakeholders, including audit committee reporting
• Coaching and developing a team that includes several less experienced members, providing hands–on support through a demanding 12–18 month period
• Reviewing and overseeing group consolidation across 300+ entities on a multicurrency basis
• Balancing BAU reporting (including year–end and half–year processes) alongside project deliverables, while senior team members are seconded elsewhere

Skill set required:

• ACA/ACCA/CA qualified (Big 4 preferred)
• Exceptionally strong people management skills, with the ability to lead a team through a group audit
• Technically strong, with the ability to lead on technical accounting matters within a listed group
• Post–qualified experience in industry, or a Senior Manager from practice
• Listed company experience (UK listed experience preferred)
• Experience working with global consolidation systems

In return for your hardwork, you will be offered the opportunity to work in a high calibre finance team, in a flexible working environment. You will be joining the business at a key time of transition and have the opportunity to work for a highly regarded brand name.