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Head of Group Reporting – Overview
Permanent | Full time
Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Reports to: Group Director of Financial Control
Location: Winnersh, RG41 (Hybrid)
We’re looking for a Head of Group Reporting to lead the financial reporting function across ASL’s complex and fast-paced European structure. This is a high-profile role reporting directly to the Group Director of Financial Control, managing consolidations, statutory reporting, and shareholder submissions, while acting as a key contact for auditors and local finance teams.
You’ll oversee multi-currency consolidations, drive reporting accuracy and process improvements, and lead a small but high-performing team. If you thrive on technical accounting challenges and want to take ownership of group reporting at scale, this role is for you.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead monthly, quarterly and annual consolidations in SAP BPC (10.1, with replacement system incoming).
* Manage preparation, review and submission of shareholder reporting.
* Oversee statutory accounts preparation (FRS 102 / UK GAAP) and act as key audit contact.
* Integrate new acquisitions into group reporting and lead fair value balance sheet exercises.
* Own technical accounting areas such as goodwill, intangibles, deferred consideration, lease accounting (IFRS 16).
* Maintain accounting policies, reporting processes, and BPC master data.
* Drive process improvements across systems and reporting.
* Lead, coach and develop a small group reporting team (2+ people).
What We’re Looking For
* Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).
* Strong technical background in group consolidations and statutory reporting.
* Experience with SAP BPC (or similar tools such as Hyperion, HFM, OneStream, Cognos).
* Advanced Excel and strong process improvement mindset.
* Confident leader and communicator with experience across international/multi-entity environments.
* Bonus: Experience with Thomson Reuters OneSource (or Caseware), acquisitions, or system implementations.
Why Join Us
* Be at the centre of a complex, pan-European group structure – a technical accountant’s Everest.
* Play a pivotal leadership role, shaping reporting processes and standards across the group.
* Work with two global powerhouses (Advantage & Smollan), while enjoying the agility of a smaller business.
* Flexibility to work from home, with the right balance of collaboration at our Winnersh HQ.
What’s In It For You
* Access to C-suite discussions and enterprise strategy and global stakeholders
* Structured learning, mentorship, and a pathway to senior account management roles
* Work in a collaborative, international environment that values ideas and initiative
* Competitive salary, performance bonus
* 24 days annual leave (increasing to 29 days a year) + bank holidays
* Exciting perks: Pension (4%), Life Insurance, Electric Vehicle Scheme, Medicash, Gymflex, Perkbox, and Taste Card
* A supportive, inclusive environment with opportunities to grow and innovate
Ready to step up and own group reporting across Europe? Apply today and bring your expertise to Advantage Smollan.
Please note - all applications are being reviewed from 04 September 2025.
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