Head of Financial Reporting

2 weeks ago

Surrey England, United Kingdom 1e0fd12b-4280-407e-8978-b0967d5db2db Full time £40,000 - £70,000 per year

Are you an experienced Technical Accountant or Financial Reporting professional looking for a high-impact role in a dynamic, multi-entity environment?

This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role within a successful international organisation, supporting a forward-thinking Finance Director and leading the transformation of the finance function.

In this key leadership position, you will:

  • Support the Finance Director across all internal and external financial accounting and reporting requirements, performing first-stage review to ensure accuracy, integrity and timeliness.
  • Lead consolidated reporting to shareholders and external stakeholders, including banks, pension providers and credit insurers.
  • Oversee preparation of UK statutory accounts and European statutory reporting.
  • Own consolidated balance sheet and cashflow forecasting and analysis.
  • Manage the external audit process and act as the primary liaison for auditors, resolving technical accounting matters.
  • Lead on ESG and sustainability reporting.
  • Manage and develop a Financial Accounting & Reporting team of three, and oversee finance systems.
  • Play a key role in transforming the finance function, driving improved processes, controls and systems.
  • Support ERP implementation and internal governance reporting.
  • Act as the organisation's technical accounting expert, ensuring compliance with IFRS/UK GAAP and strong internal controls.
  • Partner closely with business units and senior leadership to support decision making and enhance financial performance.

We're looking for a confident and collaborative leader who brings:

  • ACA (or equivalent) qualified with 5+ years PQE
  • Strong technical accounting expertise, with deep knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP
  • Proven experience managing audits and working with external auditors
  • Ability to drive improvements, manage complexity and implement change
  • Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills
  • Experience developing high-performing teams
  • Strong communicator who influences and partners effectively across the business
  • Resilient, proactive and solutions-focused mindset

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

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