Head of Group Financial Reporting – Environmental and Engineering Solutions Business
£100,000 - £110,000 + Bonus + Package
Hybrid Working
Stanton House are working with a listed organisation who are looking to appoint a new Head of Group Financial Reporting.
Working with, and reporting to the Group Finance Director, you'll be tasked with producing and maintaining best-in-class reporting processes and controls, managing transitions to new accounting standards and drive strategic initiatives by business partnering non-finance teams to support the ambitious growth plans.
Role Responsibilities:
* Oversee finance inputs for the Annual Report & Accounts and Interim Report processes.
* Ensure clear and consistent messaging in finance sections of these documents, meeting external reporting requirements.
* Manage high-quality financial reporting from Business Units.
* Efficiently consolidate Group results during year-end and interim reporting.
* Handle evolving technical reporting issues.
* Effectively communicate these to internal and external stakeholders, including external auditors.
* Prepare technical papers and present to Business Units’ Finance Directors.
* Handle transitions to new accounting standards.
* Coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors for effective period-end processes.
* Analyse reported numbers to ensure understanding and clarity.
* Lead the production of UK statutory accounts.
* Review monthly Accounting Control Checklists for the Group.
* Assist in developing best practice financial controls.
* Support due diligence for acquisitions, disposals, and restructuring.
* Engage in business modelling and valuation, including impairment assessments.
* Drive efficiency and automation in financial processes related to reporting and compliance.
* Assist in implementing new ERP systems and related processes.
Experience and Skills:
* ACA/CIMA/ACCA qualified with significant PQE
* Plc reporting experience is desirable
* Track record in leading, managing, and developing a finance team.
* Good systems and IT knowledge
* Ability to work in detail whilst also understanding the implications on the wider business.
* Experience with system implementations would be advantageous
* Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.