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Head of Financial Reporting

Robert Walters
Posted 3 days ago, valid for 12 days
Location

Manchester, Greater Manchester M17 1DJ, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • My client, a rapidly growing PE-backed business in the UK, is seeking a Head of Financial Reporting for their South Manchester offices, offering hybrid working.
  • The ideal candidate will be ACA qualified, Big 4 trained, and possess at least five years of post-qualification experience in a PLC environment.
  • This role involves overseeing the financial reporting and consolidation processes, managing a team of four finance managers, and ensuring compliance with IFRS.
  • The position offers significant opportunities for progression and development, especially with the potential for an IPO in the near future.
  • Salary details are not specified, but the role emphasizes the importance of managerial experience and a strong controls mindset.

My client, an extremely fast-growing, PE-backed, UK wide business, are looking to hire a technically strong Head of Financial Reporting to join their stunning offices in South Mancheter (hybrid working).

This is the perfect role for any Big 4 trained, ACA qualified, technically strong finance leaders, looking for a new and exciting challenge with the potential of an IPO in the near future.

Due to continued acquisition and expansion, there is a need for a technically strong, ACA qualified Head of Financial Reporting to come in and take ownership of the reporting and consolidation process. This is a truly unique opportunity to be part of one of the most exciting growth stories in the North West, with huge opportunity for progression and development.

The Head of Financial Reporting will lead a significant size team, so previous managerial experience of qualified accountants is vital.

The successful candidate will be part of a friendly, inclusive, and supportive team that values trust, transparency, and accountability. The company is committed to delivering a quality experience for its customers through a technology-driven market-leading operating platform.

What you'll do:

  • Oversee the preparation of interim and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS
  • Ensure cyclical reporting processes are produced accurately and on time
  • Manage head office company, G&A spend and transfer pricing
  • Collaborate with various teams to provide financial insights and support strategic decision-making processes
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of four finance managers
  • Develop and maintain robust financial controls, policies, and procedures

What you bring:

  • Qualified ACA accountant with strong technical financial reporting skills under IFRS
  • Big 4 training preferred
  • At least five years' post-qualification experience in a PLC environment
  • Strong controls mindset and background
  • Experience in managing and developing a team of qualified accountants
  • Good understanding of tax, treasury, and consolidation systems
  • Ability to handle audits to tight timescales

If you're ACA qualified, Big 4 trained, looking for a new and exciting challenge, this is the role for you - please get in touch!

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.