Head of Reporting

The Head of Reporting role will see you overseeing financial reporting to ensure accuracy and compliance. You'll play a key part in supporting the business by delivering timely insights and maintaining strong financial controls

Client Details

A leading Midlands manufacturing business.

Description

• Lead the preparation and delivery of accurate financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.

• Overseeing the preparation of statutory accounts across the Group, including both audited and non-audited entities.

• Drafting high-quality papers for the Audit Committee.

• Acting as the owner of the Group reporting and consolidation systems, defining requirements, scoping improvements and ensuring robust data consolidation.

• Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and accounting standards.

• Develop and maintain financial reporting processes and controls.

• Provide insights and analysis to support strategic decision-making.

• Collaborate with other departments to align financial reporting with business objectives.

• Manage and mentor the reporting team to achieve high performance.

• Driving improvements to reporting processes, strengthening controls and embedding disciplined reporting rhythms to consistently meet demanding deadlines.

• Building strong relationships with senior stakeholders

• Identifying opportunities to leverage AI and emerging technologies to improve efficiency.

Profile

• A professional accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA or CIMA.

• Strong technical knowledge of financial reporting and accounting standards within a large, complex organisation

• Proven ability to deliver high-quality reporting against challenging deadlines

• Experience with financial reporting and consolidation systems, including ownership of system improvements and data consolidation.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities to work effectively with diverse teams.

• Confidence engaging with executive-level stakeholders, presenting financial information and influencing decision-making.

Job Offer

• Salary ranging from £75,000- £85,000, plus benefits inc car allowance

• Hybrid working

• Opportunities to progress