Interim Group Reporting / Group Financial Controller

Global Accounting Network are partnering with an international real estate client who are experiencing a period of growth expanding internationally. The client is looking for an interim Group Reporting Manager / Group Financial Controller to join them for a 9-12 month period whilst a finance transformation project kicks off.

The role will lead the Group Reporting function, managing a team of 5 accountants and overseeing the consolidation and reporting of financial figures across multiple jurisdictions. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically skilled and hands-on professional to contribute to the successful management of financial reporting processes for a global real estate business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual group consolidated financial statements
• Oversee the timely and accurate consolidation of financial data from various business units and international subsidiaries.
• Ensure consistency in accounting policies and treatment across the Group.
• Coordinate and prepare all group reporting deliverables for senior management and external stakeholders.

• Identify and implement process improvements in the group reporting cycle to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and transparency.
• Lead the streamlining of group reporting processes and systems, working with internal stakeholders to ensure best practices are followed.
• Drive the automation of reporting procedures where possible, utilizing available software and technologies.

• Liaise with internal and external auditors during quarterly reviews and year-end audits
• Maintain strong controls around group reporting processes to ensure data integrity

• Support the Group Finance Director with ad-hoc reporting, analysis, and projects as required.

Ideal Candidate:

• Fully Qualified Accountant
• Proven experience in a senior group reporting, ideally within a large international business.
• Experience in managing and leading a team
• Extensive experience with group consolidation systems and reporting tools
• Strong understanding of financial consolidation processes
• Previous experience in the property, real estate, or construction sectors is highly desirable but not essential.
• Ability to identify and implement process improvements.