Head of Financial Accounting

1 week ago


London Area, United Kingdom Pear Talent - Finance Recruitment Full time

INTERIM HEAD OF FINANCIAL REPORTING, 6mths


  • Essential: Financial Reporting leadership + Financial Services
  • Contract: 6 months FTC
  • £100k - £125k + package (incl. 25% bonus)
  • London, flexible hybrid WFH (3-4 days p/wk)


Pear Talent is representing an established international Financial Services business who continue to deliver decent year-on-year results and are successfully expanding in the US. They are now looking for an Interim Head of Finanical Reporting, who'll report to the Group FC/CFO leading a team (x7) delivering all external financial and internal management reporting including financial performance insight. You’ll have a profile at an Exec/Board/Committee level, whilst also managing the external relationship with the auditors. You will also lead future finance change to support further planned M&A/acquisitions and these integrations.


Key accountabilities:


  • You'll have regular interaction with Exec/Board/Committee both at Group and that of underlying businesses
  • Lead a team delivering the Group’s full and half year consolidated financial statements providing high-quality financial analysis, commentary and disclosures.
  • Manage, mentor and develop a team x7, ensuring the team is motivated and performing to the highest standard
  • Actively challenge the status-quo of current processes and systems, exploring any potential improvements and ensuring that a robust control environment is in place
  • Own the relationship with the Group’s auditors, managing the whole process and handling any queries
  • Follow developments in external reporting and industry best practice, ensuring these are correctly interpreted and implemented
  • Continuous engagement with other functions such as the Treasury, Tax, Legal and M&A teams on specific projects, especially M&A and any related accounting issues


Required experience:


  • Qualified accountant (ACA or equivalent) with significant post-qualified experience gained in Financial Services (Insurance adv.)
  • Proven track record of leading financial reporting consolidation processes (IFRS)
  • Candidates directly from Top10 Audit practice with Financial Services client experience will also be considered
  • Finance change/improvement experience (ie reporting systems)
  • Ability to quickly gain credibility at senior levels within the business and demonstrate both first class project management and communication skills
  • Able to work effectively across departments
  • Strong presentation skills and people skills, good influencer



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