Interim Global Head of Reporting

About The Role

Interim Global Head of Reporting (12 month FTC)
up to £120,000 + bonus
London (Hybrid)

We’re looking for an Interim Global Head of Reporting to join an established team on a 12-month fixed-term contract basis. Reporting directly into the Interim Group Financial Controller, you will lead the preparation of external financial reporting, the annual report and accounts and interim financial statements, including managing the consolidation and reporting of monthly group financials.

**Responsibilities will include:**

- Overseeing the Head of Consolidation and team to ensure the accurate monthly consolidation and reporting of the Group’s financial results.
- Owning the consolidation and group reporting process, preparing the consolidation and cash flow statements, and maintaining strict segregation of duties between preparers and reviewers.
- Reviewing and approving consolidation workings, including FX proofs, reserves reconciliations, post-close journals, and cash flow statements.
- Overseeing the Head of Technical Accounting to ensure accurate technical accounting treatments and external reporting adoption.
- Managing the communication and rollout of new accounting standards (e.g. IFRS 18, IFRS 19) and assisting with Sustainability standard implementations and IFRS 5 Discontinued Operations disclosures relating to corporate transactions.
- Serving as Chart of Accounts Board Chair with final approval rights, identifying master data updates, and maintaining/developing the consolidation system.
- Drafting half-year and annual report accounts together with the team and acting as the key point of contact with the Group’s external auditor.
- Drafting and reviewing Audit Committee papers and technical accounting papers for senior leadership.
- Managing budgeting and forecasting for key areas including IFRS 2 charges, intangibles amortisation, acquisition liabilities, and NCI.
- Coaching, mentoring, and developing the consolidation and reporting team.

**Candidate specification:**

- ACA/ACCA (or equivalent) qualified accountant with significant years of experience within a Group Financial Controllership and Reporting team.
- Essential UK listed company experience, with significant expertise in drafting and reviewing UK Listed Group accounts, annual reports, and interim statements.
- Deep accounting knowledge across all areas of IFRS and UK GAAP.
- Extensive experience with month-end reporting processes and strong working knowledge of group finance systems.
- Experience drafting and reviewing Audit Committee and technical accounting papers, paired with strong relationship management skills to influence decision-making among senior stakeholders.
- Proven track record of team management, supporting colleagues through critical reporting periods, and prioritising high volumes of information requests.