A well-established, growing organisation is seeking a Head of Financial Reporting to join its finance leadership team in Derby.
This is a replacement role, reporting directly to the Finance Director, offering a blend of technical financial reporting responsibility and people leadership within a dynamic and collaborative environment.
The Role
As Head of Financial Reporting, you will take ownership of all internal and external financial reporting, lead the statutory accounts and audit process, and oversee debt compliance activities. You will manage a capable financial accounts team while working closely with senior stakeholders across the business.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver accurate and timely financial reporting for internal and external stakeholders
Lead statutory accounts preparation and external audit process
Maintain strong working relationships with external auditors
Manage debt compliance and covenant reporting
Support the Finance Director with wider finance activities
Line manage and develop the financial accounts team (3 direct reports)
Collaborate with stakeholders across the business to ensure reporting meets all requirements
About You
Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
Strong financial reporting experience within a large corporate environment
In-depth knowledge of IFRS and statutory reporting
Proven experience managing audits and engaging with external auditors
Confident people manager balancing leadership and hands-on delivery
Desirable:
Experience in asset-heavy or complex corporate environments
Exposure to debt compliance and covenant reporting
Experience working with tax advisers
What's on Offer
Salary up to £90,000 + 20% bonus
Pension and private medical cover
Hybrid working model (3 days Derby, travel to other sites as required)
Flexible working hours agreed locally (37.5 hours per week)
Interview Process
Two-stage interview process followed by a final meeting. Start date to be agreed based on notice period.
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